New this month: Dr Jinna Hanna joins ANZTADC  

Your monthly digest of professional document developments.

The college has recently endorsed the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) position statement on reusable sterile surgical gowns.

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.

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.

The college responded to an ABC online article ahead of publication on 1 May

A digest of college news coverage for December 2023/January 2024

Congratulations to the 14 fellows being recognised for their outstanding achievements with an ANZCA Council Award.

Read a report of the ANZCA Council meeting held on 12-13 April 2024 in person.

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Professor Michael Cousins, first FPM Dean (1998-2000) and ANZCA President 2004-2006.