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Editorial
. 2024 Aug;133(2):255-259.
doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.05.011. Epub 2024 Jun 21.

Professionalisation and specialisation in the practice of anaesthesia in the UK

Alistair G McKenzie  1 , Henry Connor  2
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Professionalisation and specialisation in the practice of anaesthesia in the UK

Alistair G McKenzie et al. Br J Anaesth. 2024 Aug.
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Abstract

The year 2024 marks 70 years since graduation of the first candidates in revised examinations for Fellowship of the Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal College of Surgeons (FFARCS). Here we review the progress of specialisation and professionalisation of anaesthesia in the UK.

Keywords: Royal College of Anaesthetists; anaesthetist; medical education; patient safety; professionalism; quality improvement; specialisation.

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