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This conversation shines a light on the gap between outward competence and inner struggle, the culture of silence around trauma in medicine, and why acknowledging our humanity matters for long-term wellbeing.

We also signpost to support available for anaesthetists through the Association of Anaesthetists:

• Wellbeing & support hub https://anaesthetists.org/Home/Wellbeing-support
• Mental wellbeing guidance https://anaesthetists.org/Home/Wellbeing-support/Mental-wellbeing
• Emergency contacts & support services https://anaesthetists.org/Wellbeing/Emergency-contacts
• Wellbeing leads & career support https://anaesthetists.org/Home/Wellbeing-support/Career-support/Wellbeing-Leads 

We discuss the idea of birth trauma and how as anaesthetists we may be able to help those going through traumatic situations.

Are you attending the Annual Congress, or any other large Conference organised by the Association of Anaesthests?

Book a free introductory mentoring session.  Interested in having a mentor? Fill in our booking form Mentee_booking_form_Association_of_Anaethetists_Sep_2018 (New.docx (live.com) and as a member of the Association of Anaesthetists, you can access mentoring via our free Association Mentoring Scheme.

Further info regarding mentoring: Mentoring for doctors in the UK: what it can do for you, your colleagues, and your patients (bjaed.org), and "Coaching and Mentoring at work" by Connor & Pokora.

This episode sheds light on the work of the Association’s International Relations Committee and inspiring endeavours that aim to bridge gaps in the access of quality anaesthetic care and shares stories of resilience, innovation, and collaborative efforts aimed at addressing inequities.

Join us for another special internationally-themed episode of our podcast Coffee and a Gas, where we explore the fascinating intersection of anaesthetic research and healthcare challenges in low-resourced countries. In this episode, join our host as they sit down with Dr Ben Morton in the UK and Dr Duncan Wagstaff from South Africa to discuss the challenges and inequalities faced in lower-income environments, and how the Association’s International Relations Committee (IRC) is helping the efforts of individuals and organisations dedicated to improving collaboration through research and publication opportunities worldwide.

Listen to inspiring stories and advice from our guests who will explore the global landscape of anaesthetic research, collaboration, and the transformative impact that thoughtful research can have on communities facing healthcare disparities.

Welcome to another inspiring episode which shows how the IRC has changed lives around the world.

Join us for an insightful exploration of SAFE, a collaborative venture with the Association of Anaesthetists and the World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists that unites anaesthesia professionals from around the world in the pursuit of standardised, high-quality education. Our inspiring guests will share their expertise on how this initiative is shaping the landscape of anaesthesia education on an international scale.

Welcome to an episode that underscores the importance of international collaboration in advancing the standards of anaesthesia education and, ultimately, ensuring safer practices across the globe!

Dame Slingo was the UK Chief Scientist at the Met Office until 2016. She is also a visiting professor in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading, where she held, prior to appointment to the Met Office, the position of Director of Climate Research in the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) National Centre for Atmospheric Science.

For further information on this topic, do look out for Dame Slingo’s article in the January issue of Anaesthesia.

The first episode is hosted by Dr Nikki Sharma and Dr Nadia Taylor, and they are joined by Dr Mark Stacey who talks about reframing the day and stress management.