title: Task transfer: the view of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
abstract: The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) supports the evolution of appropriate task transfer in a team environment led by the most experienced clinician - in our case, the surgeon. A clear requirement needs to be identified for task transfer; it should not be used to avoid redressing the current inefficient use of existing surgeons resulting from ongoing underfunding. Maintenance of standards, defined curricula, professional titles and monitored outcomes are essential.
authors.affiliation: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. john.collins@surgeons.org
authors.forename: John P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Collins
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Hillis
authors.forename: Russell W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Stitz
mesh_terms: D000047:Academies and Institutes; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001315:Australia; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000639:trends; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000639:trends*; D024382:Professional Role; D011639:Public Opinion; D000078329:Workforce