The National Pain Summit and pain and older people are discussed by Professor Michael Cousins on ABC 936 Hobart.

The 2009 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia has been sent to all Fellows and trainees this week. Australasian Anaesthesia contains a diverse range of topics of interest to anaesthetists, intensive care physicians and pain medicine specialists.

Applications for the above Commonwealth Government funded program (STP) are now open to healthcare providers, facilities or organisations that can provide training for medical specialist trainees who are pursuing a recognized fellowship program in an expanded range of settings beyond traditional public teaching hospitals (e.g. private hospitals).

New Zealand’s Health and Disability Commissioner’s office has revised its "Guidance on Open Disclosure Policies" document. It gives clear guidance on what health professionals, including anaesthetists, need to do after an event where open disclosure should occur.