Stakeholder engagement and lobbying
Engagement with government and other key influencers is important for the success of perioperative medicine. In 2026 we developed a short explainer video and accompanying booklet outlining the benefits and value of perioperative medicine for patients, community and health service delivery as a whole. Stakeholders include government, community groups and all relevant healthcare authorities and services.
We issue regular email updates to key stakeholders. If you'd like to join the mailing list to receive these communiqués, please email us. We also provide updates on POM in the ANZCA Bulletin.
Explainer video
Resource
Benefits of perioperative medicine
This 8-page booklet explains how perioperative medicine is improving patient care and reducing costs, and includes case studies from around Australia and New Zealand.
Perioperative medicine literature review
In 2018, ANZCA commissioned a review to better identify effective perioperative care models described in peer-reviewed and grey literature worldwide. The review also explored approaches to perioperative postgraduate education and training for health practitioners.
There was clear evidence that a co-ordinated and collaborative multidisciplinary and multifaceted model of care is effective in providing clinical benefits and reduces costs. The core elements for success are close working relationships (leadership, team work and communication), clear protocols, documentation and compliance with those protocols, audit and importantly, patient-centred care.