Show Notes
Ben Morton and Duncan Wagstaff – Research in lower income settings Join us for another special internationally-themed episode of our podcast Coffee and a Gas, where we explore the fascinating intersection of anaesthetic research and healthcare challenges in low-resourced countries. In this episode, join our host as they sit down with Dr Ben Morton in the UK and Dr Duncan Wagstaff from South Africa to discuss the challenges and inequalities faced in lower-income environments, and how the Association’s International Relations Committee (IRC) is helping the efforts of individuals and organisations dedicated to improving collaboration through research and publication opportunities worldwide. Listen to inspiring stories and advice from our guests who will explore the global landscape of anaesthetic research, collaboration, and the transformative impact that thoughtful research can have on communities facing healthcare disparities. Welcome to another inspiring episode which shows how the IRC has changed lives around the world.
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