The sixth annual Physician Anesthesiologists Week, January 26 - February 1, is the ideal opportunity to tell policymakers, the media, your colleagues and the public that when seconds count, physician anesthesiologists save lives.
Each year, the specialty gains momentum in showcasing the importance of patient-centered, physician-led care. Members are spearheading change and innovation on critical issues through visits with legislators, media interviews, state proclamations, in-hospital activities, member-developed podcasts and videos, advertisements and more.
An ASA toolkit will be available to help you make the most of this opportunity for advocacy and public outreach. The toolkit includes updated, user-friendly components such as a PowerPoint presentation on patient safety to use at community events, tips for obtaining a state proclamation, instructions for organizing a state “lobby day” and legislator leave-behinds. It will include instructions and materials to help you:
As you make your voice heard locally, ASA will do so across the...
