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Is being a anesthesiologist the same as a Dr.
Samantha
In the UK we train for 5 years to become a Doctor and then specialise in anaesthesia which takes us another 6-7 years.
So yes we are Doctors.
However in many countries they also have nurse anaesthetists or technician anaesthetists who have not done a medical degree as part of their training. Their training is usually 2-3 years only.
I hope this helps
Dr Ian Jackson
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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based
Expertise
I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.
Experience
Organizations
European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists
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