Safety, professionalism and excellence in Anesthesiology

Abstract

Anesthesiology is a safe science and a professional status of medicine that implies safety, excellence and professionalism that guarantees each patient that there will be no harm to their physical, emotional and social integrity. This is an ideal goal, not easy to achieve and for which each anesthesiologist must acquire scientific knowledge, develop increasing skills and empathy during their professional practice. Reducing the current morbidity and mortality figures in anesthesiology requires a high concept of professionalism that includes our responsibilities as doctors, as members of a civil society attached to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights where medical care is our responsibility. As anesthesiologists we are obliged to ensure the well-being of our patients, observing the highest level of professional quality.