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.
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.
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.
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.