This fact sheet is from the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. It is a summary of our position on prescribing medicinal cannabis for people with chronic pain.

All financial members of the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FPM) are eligible to both stand for and vote in the annual FPM elections.

The ANZCA Council governs the college with the support of the FPM Board and various committees. Its roles include reviewing and approving the annual strategic plan and budget, and developing and monitoring key performance indicators and other benchmarks.

We play an active role in in the global health community. Discover some of the ways we're working together to improve health outcomes for all patients.

In recognition of the significant contributions of Professor Michael J Cousins FANZCA, FFPMANZCA to the field of pain medicine and his initiative to establish the Faculty of Pain Medicine, the faculty plenary session at the college's annual scientific meeting was named the Mic...

Supervisors of Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMG) assist ANZCA with the assessment process for SIMGs seeking eligibility for admission to fellowship.

We work with national, state and territory governments to ensure we're appropriately consulted on decisions affecting our members; the health systems they work within; and their ability to provide every patient with safe, high-quality, and culturally competent care.

If you're planning to return to anaesthesia practice after a career break of 12 months or more, we strongly advise you to submit a “return to practice plan”. Find out what this involves and access the required documentation.

The New Zealand National Committee (NZNC) is responsible for activities similar to those of the Australian regional committees but also represents the college in dealing with national agencies such as the Ministry of Health and the Medical Council of New Zealand. In this respe...

Information about ANZCA's position on legalised voluntary assisted dying for terminally ill people in Australia and New Zealand.