Other college documents

These statements undergo a deliberative process within the college committee structure and require approval by the oversight committee, or the ANZCA Council, prior to publication.

Anaesthesia and cognitive decline in adults
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ANZCA guide to anaesthesia and cognitive decline in adults, 2 page document. Republished 2024

Guidance documents
ANZCA Statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion
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ANZCA's DEI background paper outlines the college's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, highlighting benefits, principles, and the need for a cohesive strategy.

College publication
ANZCA Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) background paper
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ANZCA's DEI background paper outlines the college's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, highlighting benefits, principles, and the need for a cohesive strategy.

College publication
ANZCA statement on desflurane
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ANZCA's desflurane statement clarifies the college's position on desflurane use, outlining clinical, economic, and environmental factors driving its recommendation to minimize desflurane administration in favor of readily available alternatives.

College publication
GP Anaesthetists in metropolitan centres
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This ANZCA document outlines the college's position on the role of specialist anaesthetists in providing high-quality patient care, emphasizing their expertise and contributions to clinical support activities. It also addresses the medical responsibility of anaesthesia provision and the importance of clearly defined scopes of practice approved by credentialing committees.

College publication
Health of people seeking asylum
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ANZCA position on the health of people seeking asylum, ensuring universal access to safe affordable surgery and anaesthesia, when needed including adequate pain relief

College publication
Position statement on the role of ANZCA in advocating for the health and wellbeing of all people
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140 KB

This document outlines the college's commitment to advocating for community health and wellbeing. It states that ANZCA will address issues impacting individuals or the broader population, emphasizing its support for healthcare access as a human right and its opposition to discrimination. It also endorses the WHO's principles regarding health as a state of complete wellbeing and a fundamental human right.

College publication
Promoting good practice and managing poor performance in anaesthesia and pain medicine
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1.05 MB

This document provides guidelines for managing and maintaining professional standards among anaesthetists and pain medicine physicians. It covers methods for upholding excellence, identifying poor performance, and managing concerns, including advice for both individual practitioners and those in leadership roles.

College publication
Supporting Professionalism and Performance
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1.71 MB

This guide supports anaesthetists and pain medicine physicians in professionalism and performance, offering frameworks, behavioural markers, and resources to enhance quality care and respectful interactions. ​

College publication