The anaesthetist – by your side when it matters
We are there by your side when you need us most. It is what we do. It is who we are.
Anaesthetists are doctors with specialist training who are responsible for providing your anaesthetic and looking after you before, during and after surgery.
Anaesthetists also:
- discuss the type of anaesthetic that is suitable for your operation and assess your fitness for surgery
- discuss the risks of anaesthesia with you and help you prepare for the operation
- agree a plan with you for your anaesthetic and pain control
- look after you immediately after the operation in the recovery room or in an intensive care unit
Most importantly, anaesthetists work with you to help make your experience as calm and pain-free as possible.
More information about the different grades of anaesthetists and how anaesthetists are trained can be found here.
The information below is designed to let you, our patients, know where, when and how you may come into contact with an anaesthetist.
Their profiles offer a fascinating insight into their training, unwavering dedication and focus in delivering the right care, at the right time for their patients.
I hope that what you read here helps you understand that anaesthetists are much more than just the doctors who administer anaesthetics during an operation.
We are there by your side when you need us most. It is what we do. It is who we are.
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