The purpose of this article is to share our findings since introducing the recently-developed anaesthetic assistant competencies (NHS Education for Scotland 2006). The term ‘anaesthetic assistant’ will be used throughout this article to refer to those who support the anaesthetist during anaesthesia. It is in no way meant to be derogatory to any person practising currently in this speciality.
Scottish Executive2006Anaesthetic assistance: A strategy for training, recruitment and retention and the promulgation of safe practice Available from: www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2003/05/17153/21987 [Accessed 27 February 2008]
5.
SmithB., JonesC., ReedP.2007a A ‘Mode Neutral’ Curriculum for Health Care Students.Possible? Desirable? RSC Conference 2007 [Conference presentation]
6.
SmithB., JonesC., ReedP.2007b A ‘Mode Neutral’ Method of Pedagogy Available from: http://www.modeneutral.com/ [Accessed 27 February 2008]
