CAS firmly rejects the adoption of CRNA’s in Canada. Anesthesia should remain as a physician-led domain of medicine, with a specialty trained (FRCPC) anesthesiologist or Family Practice Anesthetist (FPA) providing care, with the support of Anesthesia Care Teams, using a principle of delegation, not substitution.
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The Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society is committed to and strongly supports patient access to safe equitable healthcare. We oppose any restrictions to freedom of choice in healthcare decisions, including access to safe abortion, essential to protect the health & lives of women worldwide.
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Local hospitals urge pregnant moms to consider other ways of managing pain during delivery
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Hospitals across Saskatchewan are preparing for a shortage of epidurals. Health care officials say the shortage is due to supply chain issues.
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Alberta doctors are preparing for a shortage of epidural supplies that could lead to tough decisions about who gets the "gold standard" in pain management and who doesn't.
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In multiple provinces, there are reports of a shortage of epidurals, a popular form of pain management during childbirth, and a supply chain issue is being blamed.
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Supply chain issues are leading to a global shortage of epidural catheters according to Alberta Health Services and the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society is warning doctors to be prepared.
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This week is National Nurses Week and the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society (CAS) celebrates the dedication, resourcefulness, and outstanding care of our nursing colleagues.
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Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 135 appointments to the Order of Canada, including Dr Patricia Livingston.
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We are excited to announce that the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society (CAS) has teamed up with MD Financial Management (MD).
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