heritage Series Episode 5. The Power of Observation
In this episode Council Member Sarah Ramsay talks to retired Consultant Anaesthetist Simon Chadwick about how our perception of observation has changed over several generations of anaesthetists and how a trip to an art gallery can enhance our skills.
Letter to College Tutors and Regional Advisers (Anaesthesia) to reiterate our request that the training of anaesthetists in training is prioritised over the training of AAs.
2020 saw a huge increase in the public profile and understanding of the central role of anaesthetists and intensivists in caring for the sickest patients with COVID-19.
We, the trustees of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, are responsible for directing and controlling College activities to deliver its objects as detailed in our Royal Charter.
Successful candidates on the Final FRCA examination are awarded the fellowship by examination of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and may use the letters FRCA after their name.
In this podcast, Dr Ravi Bhagrath – Consultant Anaesthetist at Bart’s Health, London asks Professor William Harrop-Griffiths – Consultant Anaesthetist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London about resource management during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes discussion around PPE guidelines, asymptomatic patients as well as other resource hot topics.
Following consultation with our members and other stakeholders we have published the Interim AA Scope of Practice 2024, which is endorsed by the Association of Anaesthetists.
Just as you are by the side of your patients when it matters the most, the Royal College of Anaesthetists is by your side to support you through your career.
Read all our detailed anaesthesia information leaflets and resources specifically for patients and their carers which have been written by the Royal College of Anaesthetists.