Perioperative medicine

We're developing a formal perioperative medicine diploma as part of a major ANZCA-led multi-disciplinary collaboration that aims to establish an effective, integrated and collaborative perioperative care model.

Perioperative medicine is an emerging area of patient care that involves a wide range of healthcare professionals working together to improve the patient experience, reduce postoperative complications, reduce inpatient hospital days and reduce early re-admissions following surgery.

What is perioperative medicine?

Perioperative medicine emphasises the importance of an integrated, planned, and personalised approach to patient care before, during, and after any surgical procedure involving anaesthesia.

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ANZCA Diploma of Perioperative Medicine (DipPOM)

One of the key ways we're helping to provide patients in Australia and New Zealand with perioperative care is by creating a new qualification – the Diploma of Perioperative Medicine - that will enable specialist doctors such as anaesthetists, surgeons, physicians, intensivists, as well as general...

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Our Perioperative Care Framework

Our Perioperative Care Framework maps the patient’s journey from the time surgery is contemplated through to an optimal outcome.

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Other supports for perioperative medicine

From literature reviews to advocacy, find out what we're doing to makes the case for reform and resource allocation by governments, funders, and administrators.

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POM governance and guidance

Meet the agencies, groups, and individuals involved in steering the development of a perioperative medicine qualification.

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Perioperative Medicine Diploma FAQs

Everything you need to know about the proposed perioperative medicine diploma, including the reasons for its development; the likely course structure, duration, and eligibility requirements; and the timeframes.

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Perioperative Medicine Resource Hub

Discover relevant resources on this topic, including those available through the ANZCA Library.

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Last updated 17:23 29.09.2022