Is anaesthetist a physician?

Yes, an anaesthetist is indeed a physician, but with a specialization in anaesthesia. They undergo extensive medical training just like any other doctor, typically completing medical school followed by residency training in anaesthesiology. 

During medical school, they learn about the various aspects of medicine including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology, just like other physicians. However, their focus shifts during residency where they delve deeply into the field of anaesthesiology.

Anaesthetists are responsible for administering anaesthesia to patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures. This involves carefully monitoring the patient's vital signs and adjusting the dosage of anaesthetic drugs to ensure the patient remains unconscious and pain-free throughout the procedure. They also play a crucial role in managing the patient's pain before, during, and after surgery.

In addition to their role in the operating room, anaesthetists are often involved in critical care medicine, providing anaesthetic care to patients in intensive care units (ICUs) or emergency departments who require mechanical ventilation or other life support measures.

So, while anaesthetists are physicians who have completed medical school and obtained a medical degree, they have chosen to specialize in anaesthesiology, focusing specifically on the administration of anaesthesia and the management of pain during medical procedures.