RD12 (2016) The isolated anaesthetist

Susceptible:

· IMG

· Private only

· Far from city

· Solo practice

· Lack of leave = get a locum

· Lack of privacy

· Blurred boundaries between patient and friend

· Isolation from colleagues

· Avoid it if possible

· CPD

· Peer support group

· Professional organization (e.g. ASA, rural SIG)

· Local CME meetings

· Regional meetings

· Conferences

· Links with a referral centre anaesthetists

· Links with a referral centre ICU

· Clinical problems

· Boundary issues

· M&M