Mar

24

National Patient Safety Agency Meeting and Parliamentary Questions

March 24, 2008 | Comments Off

AANUK&I was represented recently at this important patient advocacy meeting by Meryl Davies, Facilitator for Wales, who has overcome many personal difficulties to make sure that the campaign to improve the experience and outcome of patients who are at risk of awareness remains high on the medical agenda. A full report of this meeting […]

Mar

24

Diane Parr and June Carson speak out about Awareness

March 24, 2008 | Comments Off

In a recent interview awareness survivor Diane Parr tells of her horrifying ordeal six years ago, whilst undergoing a routine operation on her teeth. Several years later Diane courageously went through a general anaesthetic again, in the same hospital. On this occasion, however, the Isolated Forearm Technique (IFT) was used, which enabled her to let […]

Jan

19

Research by Professor Michael Wang

January 19, 2008 | Comments Off

Take a look at this invaluable research by Professor Michael Wang regarding the definition, frequency, and consequences of ‘awareness’ experiences,plus excellent advice for professionals on how to treat patients in the aftermath:

Jan

9

Happy New Year!

January 9, 2006 | Comments Off

AANUK&I is delighted to announce that the Royal College of Anaesthetists have now written and made available a leaflet that ‘raises awareness of awareness’ and offers patients advice and information regarding where to get support should they or someone they know experience awareness.
You can read this for yourself by clicking here. The link takes […]

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