FPM Professional Documents
A key function of the Faculty is the preparation and distribution of Professional Documents which set down the formal, Board-approved guidelines for practice in a wide range of circumstances.
Hospitals require these documents to be readily accessible to relevant staff at all times for reference as required. The Professional Documents also are referred to by Government and other bodies, especially in the process of accreditation of health care facilities.
Professional Documents are added to, and updated, according to changes in practice, technology and knowledge.
Professional Documents
- PM2 : Guidelines for Units Offering Training in Multidisciplinary Pain Medicine - 2005
- PM3 : Lumbar Epidural Administration of Corticosteroids - 2002
- PM4 : Guidelines for Patient Assessment and Implantation of Intrathecal Catheters, Ports and Pumps for Intrathecal Therapy - 2005
- PM5 : Policy for Supervisors of Training in Pain Medicine - 2006
- PM6 : Guidelines for Longterm Intrathecal Infusions - 2007
Joint ANZCA/FPM Professional Documents
- PS3 : Guidelines for the Management of Major Regional Analgesia - 2003
- PS38 : Statement Relating to the Relief of Pain and Suffering and End of Life Decisions - 2004
- PS39 : Minimum Standards for Intrahospital Transport of Critically Ill Patients - 2003
- PS40 : Guidelines for the Relationship Between Fellows and the Healthcare Industry - 2005
- PS41 : Guidelines on Acute Pain Management - 2007
- PS45 : Statement on Patients' Rights to Pain Management and Associated Responsibilities - 2008
ANZCA Professional Documents adopted by the Faculty
- PS4 : Recommendations for the Post-Anaesthesia Recovery Room - 2006
- PS7 : Recommendations on The Pre-Anaesthesia Consultation - 2008
- PS8 : Recommendations on the Assistant for the Anaesthetist - 2008
- PS9 : Guidelines on Sedation and/or Analgesia for Diagnostic and Interventional Medical or Surgical Procedures - 2008
- PS10 : The Handover of Responsibility During an Anaesthetic - 2004
- PS15 : Recommendations for the Perioperative Care of Patients Selected for Day Care Surgery - 2006
- PS18 : Recommendations on Monitoring During Anaesthesia - 2008
- PS20 : Recommendations on Responsibilities of the Anaesthetist in the Post-Anaesthesia Period - 2006
- PS31 : Recommendations on Checking Anaesthesia Delivery Systems - 2003
- T1 : Recommendations on Minimum Facilities for Safe Administration of Anaesthesia in Operating Suites and Other Anaesthetising Locations - 2008
Joint RACP/FPM Professional Documents
- Prescription Opioid Policy: Improving Management of Chronic Non-Malignant Pain and Prevention of Problems Associated with Prescription Opioid Use 2008 (Produced by the RACP in association with the Faculty)
