Patients and Carers
Welcome to the patient information area.
- what is anaesthesia?
- who anaesthetists are and how they are trained
- how to prepare for your operation and to read more about anaesthetics for common operations
- more detail about the risks of anaesthesia
- answers to commonly asked questions about your anaesthetic are in the FAQs section.
You have a separate section on information to read if your child has an anaesthetic with examples of information to share with children of different ages.
This information has been written by the College's Patient Information Group, which includes patient representatives and experts in different areas of anaesthesia.
Fitter patients who are able to improve their health and activity levels recover from surgery more quickly
Information leaflets developed for you and your carers about anaesthesia
A series of leaflets explaining some of the risks associated with having an anaesthetic
Resources for individuals with additional needs
Information leaflets developed specifically for children who are having an anaesthetic
Information on a wide range of anaesthetic related topics
Common concerns and frequently asked questions