Safety and quality update
New this month: GLP-1 Agonist guideline December review; ASA clinical guidance about GLP-1 Agonists; Perioperative mortality in New Zealand; webAIRS reaches 12,000 reported incidents.
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National Reconciliation Week 27 May – 3 June 2024
Now More Than Ever
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Changes to Introductory Training in 2025
The ANZCA Training Program is moving towards a model of competency-based education as part of the training program evolution.
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FPM calls for implant oversight
The Faculty of Pain Medicine, the Australian Pain Society and Chronic Pain Australia say the 8 April ABC Four Corners program highlighted the need for a national pain device implant registry and a national model of implanted pain treatment care to protect patients.
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Clinical Trials Network pilot grant scheme
Generous donation expands the CTN pilot grant scheme
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Revised professionalism and performance guide now available
As part of our ongoing commitment to elevating professionalism in our workforce, we have completed a comprehensive review of the 2017 Supporting Anaesthetists’ Professionalism and Performance: A Guide for Clinicians.
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ANZCA ABC response anaesthesia billing
The college responded to an ABC online article ahead of publication on 1 May
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HAMSTER trial results published: Enhanced oxygen delivery for children during surgery
Children with breathing problems requiring surgery could benefit from a new oxygen delivery technique that improves oxygen flow during anaesthesia.
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GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists - clinical practice guide
ANZCA, along with peak diabetes, obesity and gastroenterological bodies, has produced clinical practice recommendations for patients using GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists.
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Joint statement on climate change and health
The college has signed an historic joint statement to reduce the health system’s carbon emissions.
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