Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment (PCIA): Updated information
In March 2024 the patient clinical interaction assessment (PCIA) was communicated to stakeholders as a news item on the ANZCA website, which was also promoted through the ANZCA training e-newsletter.
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SIMG stories: From Tokyo to Perth
Japanese anaesthetist Dr Naoko Nakaigawa shares her experience as a specialist international medical graduate (SIMG).
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ER facilitators can claim the ER CPD activity
Course providers/facilitators for an emergency response (ER) course/workshop with recognition of suitability for CPD program can claim the ER activity.
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Voluntary assisted dying training for medical practitioners
Online or face to face training in voluntary assisted dying is available for interested medical practitioners in South Australia.
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Australian 2023 anaesthesia workforce snapshot
We've released an anaesthesia workforce snapshot which highlights that the anaesthesia workforce in Australia continues to increase at pre-pandemic growth rates.
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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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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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Persistent pelvic pain statement approved
A multidisciplinary document development group (DDG) has developed a statement on persistent pelvic pain and endometriosis. The document was produced after an extensive review of the current evidence.
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