Patient information
We want our patient representatives to be heard where it matters most, to become increasingly visible across the work of the College, and to help us reach the diverse communities of patients our members serve.
Information for healthcare professionals about using our patient information resources in their own hospital leaflets, along with printing information.
Having surgery? Our Fitter Better Sooner toolkit will help you prepare for surgery and share all the important steps you can take to improve your health and speed up your recovery.
Everyone is different; it is impossible to know who will have a side effect or risk. These numbers are averages from research studies. The people in the studies usually had routine surgery, were a healthy weight and did not have specific health conditions.
When surgery may be offered as a treatment option, shared decision making (SDM) can form part of the surgical consultation.
The RCoA's PatientsVoices@RCoA commitment on equality, diversity and inclusion.
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed intensive care workload to its limits, and the anaesthetic workforce responded by supporting their intensive care colleagues across the country.
Translations of our patient information leaflets, produced in partnership with the international translation charity Translators without Borders.
Read our glossary which explains words or medical terms you may hear or read in information about anaesthesia.