In changing healthcare practices, hasten slowly
The training of nurses to do traditional doctors' work needs to be closely examined. Read more
Nurses take on doctors' tasks
NURSES are being trained to perform an increasing number of doctors' tasks in public hospitals as governments try to cut costs, reduce waiting lists and get more out of their workforce Read more
ASA response to the article in The AGE: Anaesthetists slam 'bored' claims
Following on from an article that appeared in The Age on Sunday on 10 February the Australian Society of Anaesthetists would like to disagree with the comments made by Austin Hospital CEO, Dr Brendan Murphy in regard to work practices of anaesthetists.
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The ASA database is used to provide anaesthetists with overseas work opportunities and to provide organisations with the names of anaesthetists interested in working abroad. Click here to find out more
In 2013, Canberra will host the ASA NSC. Check out the NSC website for all the details! We hope to see you there!
The Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) exists to promote and protect the status, independence and best interests of Australian anaesthetists.
The ASA seeks to keep anaesthesists and members of the public informed on the latest issues relating to the practice of anaesthesia, workforce and economic issues, continuing education and innovation in anaesthesia.
The ASA has produced documents on Catastrophes in Anaesthetic Practice, in a long and short version. A trade practices manual is also available and further advice can be obtained from the ACCC in relation to on call rosters.
If you are a member of the AMA you can develop your understanding of the Trade Practices Act through an interactive learning program SALT.
The ASA's Position Statement on Risk Management is available as well as all the ASA's position statements.
The ASA responds to the sensational nature of the Minister for Health and Ageing's media release.
Opinion Piece by Dr Richard Grutzner submitted to The AGE regarding recent media events.
ASA response to the article in The AGE: Anaesthetists slam 'bored' claims
Following on from an article that appeared in The Age on Sunday on 10 February the Australian Society of Anaesthetists would like to disagree with the comments made by Austin Hospital CEO, Dr Brendan Murphy in regard to work practices of anaesthetists.
Nurses take on doctors' tasks
NURSES are being trained to perform an increasing number of doctors' tasks in public hospitals as governments try to cut costs, reduce waiting lists and get more out of their workforce Read more
In changing healthcare practices, hasten slowly
The training of nurses to do traditional doctors' work needs to be closely examined. Read more
The NRAS is the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. It is a government initiative to register and accredit all medical bodies in Australia.
