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General Surgeons Australia's 12-point plan for emergency general surgery
Zhen Hao Ang1,2, Shing Wong1,2, Philip Truskett1
1Department of General Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
ANZ Journal of Surgery
|July 8, 2019
Summary
The acute surgical unit (ASU) model has successfully met the aims for emergency general surgery (EGS) in Australia and New Zealand. General Surgeons Australia's 12-point plan is a relevant framework with strong supporting evidence for ASUs.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Practice
- Health Systems Management
Background:
- Emergency general surgery (EGS) in Australia and New Zealand has shifted from on-call to acute surgical unit (ASU) models.
- General Surgeons Australia developed a 12-point plan to guide EGS, serving as a benchmark for ASUs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the relevance of the 12-point plan to the ASU model.
- To assess the evidence supporting the 12-point plan framework for EGS.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive review of literature.
- Analysis of the 12-point plan's application in the ASU model.
Main Results:
- The ASU model aligns with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons' objectives for EGS.
- The 12-point plan is pertinent to the ASU model and is well-supported by existing evidence.
Conclusions:
- The implementation of the ASU model has achieved the intended goals for EGS.
- The 12-point plan provides a robust and evidence-based framework for effective ASUs.