Task transfer: the view of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) supports the evolution of appropriate task transfer in a team environment led by the most experienced clinician — in our case, the surgeon. A clear requirement needs to be identified for task transfer; it should not be used to avoid redressing the cu...

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Published in:Medical journal of Australia 2006-07, Vol.185 (1), p.25-26
Main Authors: Collins, John P, Hillis, David J, Stitz, Russell W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academies and Institutes
Associations
Attitude of Health Personnel
Attitudes
Australia
Contemporary problems
Curricula
Decision making
Education, Medical - trends
Endoscopy
General Surgery - education
Humans
Intensive care
Medical education
Medical personnel
Medical practitioners
Nurses
Patient Care Team - trends
Physician assistants
Professional Role
Professionals
Public Opinion
Role
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Supervision
Surgeons
Surgery
Surgical procedures, operative
Theater
Workforce
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Summary:The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) supports the evolution of appropriate task transfer in a team environment led by the most experienced clinician — in our case, the surgeon. A clear requirement needs to be identified for task transfer; it should not be used to avoid redressing the current inefficient use of existing surgeons resulting from ongoing underfunding. Maintenance of standards, defined curricula, professional titles and monitored outcomes are essential.
ISSN:0025-729X
1326-5377
DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.2006.tb00445.x