Thank you for attending The BMA BMA SAS Doctors #SASConf Carrie MacEwen

Appreciate you taking the time to hear the concerns of SAS doctors.

We are pleased to announce that Dr Fiona Donald has been re-appointed President for a 3rd and final term.
Dr Helgi Johannsson has been re-appointed Vice-President for a 2nd term, he will be joined by Dr Claire Shannon our newly appointed Vice-President.
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🧵Yesterday’s BMA SAS Doctors #SASConf re-surfaced some concern about the poor representation of the expertise of SAS doctors in the media.

We want to reiterate our recognition, support and gratitude for the valuable role of our SAS members in the provision of anaesthetic services...

Congratulations to Dr Kirstin May & Pete Phillips who received awards from Dr Fiona Donald at #Anaesthesia2023 . Kirstin May received the College Medal for her work to improve life for SAS doctors. Pete received the President’s Commendation for his patient safety work through SALG.

Thank you so much to Joanna Poole 💙 (@[email protected]) for a moving, personal keynote address on moral injury and recovery.
'Empathy is a prerequisite to morality, I think that is often overlooked'

If you're at #Anaesthesia2023 why not stop by and say hello to Emily & Naadine from our membership engagement team?

You can also catch up with them & other College reps at our Let's Talk session tomorrow lunchtime (13.15). Ask a question, give some feedback or just have a chat.

Now onto human factors.

Our patients may not go by the name on their name band. #CallMe: Mike McCabe tells us about the #callme initiative.

30% of patients want to be known as something other than what’s on the name hand. #Anaesthesia2023

It’s not expensive, and our patients

Dr Sarah Thornton chairing the session - Royal centre for Defence Medicine, Dr Damian Keene, Colonel Tom Woolley and Dr Andrew Johnstone are the speakers #Anaesthesia2023 ⁦Royal College of Anaesthetists⁩ ⁦Sarah Thornton

And that's it for day 1 at #Anaesthesia2023 ! Thank you to all who joined us.

Wish you were here? There's still time to register for day 2 and/or 3 and get on-demand content:
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Some delegates share their highlights of the morning.

What was yours?

Dr Seema Quasim teaches about Ethnic disparities in obstetric outcomes #Anaesthesia2023 ⁦Royal College of Anaesthetists⁩

The stage is ready for a full afternoon of discussion ⁦Royal College of Anaesthetists⁩ #Anaesthesia2023 - so looking forward to this! Thank you again!

Welcome to #Anaethesia2023 ! We’d love to see your reflections on today's sessions.
This morning we have Claire Terry on the importance of legacy and quick-fire clinical updates, featuring safe transfers, procedural sedation & much more…
Join in on the hashtag #Anaesthesia2023

📣 We are pleased to announce the dates for #SASWeek23 - a week long celebration of specialty and specialist (SAS) doctors.

Resources to support you to promote the event locally will be released soon.

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Our CEO, Charlie Massey, spoke today @NHSHEE_NEY Regional SAS Conference on breaking down barriers for SAS doctors so they can deploy their skills to maximum effect #HEENESASConference23 MADE in HEENE SASByChoiceUK orlo.uk/6JfrW

With all the seniors stepping up to cover night gaps I hope people realise that there are plenty of #sasdoctors doing this week in, week out. And realise how hard it is and why we need to make it safer. Many of these SAS are in their 40s and 50s. #fightfatigue

📢New #IWD2023 episode of #AnaesthesiaOnAir features Ramai Santhirapala in conversation with fellow Council member Ashwini Keshkamat and Dr Fiona Donald Fiona Donald

They discuss leadership, work/life integration and how anaesthesia can #EmbraceEquity

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Royal College of Anaesthetists Ramai Santhirapala Ashwini Keshkamat Dr Fiona Donald Claire Mallinson Gaswegian aka Sarah Ramsay Sarah Muldoon Sarah Thornton @DrToniBrunning Elisa Rashmi Rebello Daniele Bryden Giovanna Kossakowska Inspirational for women everywhere. Overcoming difficulties embracing skills, building confidence, peer support and mentorship and role models Dr Fiona Donald Ashwini Keshkamat

Our own Russell Ampofo is proud to lead the College’s celebrations of #BlackHistoryMonth , a time to reflect on the richness of black history and culture.
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“You have to regard the health service as a continuum all the way through from primary care to social care. It’s across the board that we need to improve our staffing.”

Dr Fiona Donald Dr Fiona Donald speaks to Sky News on what the gov should prioritise to address NHS challenges.

Anaesthesia 2023
Our flagship conference - the must attend event for the specialty - takes place in Birmingham 16-18 May.
Super Early Bird Discount now available.
Online option also available. #teamanaesthesia
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