Anaesthesia and anesthesiologist from the very beginning has obtained "Behind the screen" role. This is of great concern as the field of Anesthesiology has expanded its services to various specialities like intensive care, postoperative pain management, labour analgesia, accident and trauma management, casualty etc. the role assigned to the anesthesiologist remains inaccurate even during COVID 19 pandemic.

The aim of this study was to evaluate general publics' perception about anesthesiologist& anesthesia in operating and especially intensive care units during COVID 19 pandemic.

Method: A questionnaire consisting of 27 questions was asked to fill by the general population via the social media. The questionnaire consists of two parts: The first part includes demographic data such as age, gender, education level, occupation; the second part includes the questions about anesthesia experience and knowledge.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Subjects older than 16 years of age and not working in any health sector will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• if she/he doesn't want to join

Subjects older than 16 years of age and not working in any health sector will be included in the study