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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Constitutional amendment - result
See the result of the recent vote to amend the ANZCA Constitution.
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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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CPD app update with new and enhanced features!
After early feedback from our continuing professional development (CPD) participants, we’ve released version 1.0.2. of our CPD app!
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Anaesthetist awarded Churchill Fellowship
Darwin anaesthetist Dr Edith Waugh to examine Indigenous health care
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Safety and quality update
New this month: Safety Alert – GLP-1 Agonist guideline December review, Victorian Framework for Morbidity and Mortality meetings; Avant article about the importance of communication between colleagues; webAIRS paper on oesophageal intubations.
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