Shared decision making highlights how the patient and their wishes should be at the centre of every decision throughout the perioperative pathway.

These are suggestions based on evidence, guidelines and examples of good practice. Examples of these assessment tools, as used by Trusts in the UK, are available online. 

Overviews of recent articles related to perioperative care, along with links to the open-access articles themselves.

The Patient Information Group of the RCoA has updated its risk information series on the risks associated with general anaesthesia.

In the first 24-hours following major surgery

Key points from the RCoA Patient Voices Committee focus group discussing DrEaMing and the NHSE CQUIN.