Royal College of Physicians Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 10, 2024 - 14:22 GMT

Reclaiming our titles: empowering resident doctors for a stronger NHS

Dr Anthony Martinelli, co-chair of the RCP’s Resident Doctor Committee talks about the significance and impact of using the term ‘resident doctor’ instead of ‘junior’ doctor or ‘doctor in training’. As a resident doctor and co-chair of the Resident Doctor …

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Published on October 9, 2024 - 09:13 GMT

Confronting alcohol harm and tackling inequalities: guest blog post from the Alcohol Health Alliance

The Inequalities in Health Alliance (IHA) is a coalition of more than 250 organisations, convened by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), which campaigns for a cross-government strategy to reduce health inequalities. This blog post from the Alcohol …

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Published on October 8, 2024 - 23:06 GMT

The year of generation next: RCP publishes special issue of membership magazine, edited by resident doctors

Guest-edited by resident doctors, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published a special edition of Commentary, its membership magazine, alongside news that doctors in training will now be known as 'resident doctors' at the college. Out now, …

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Published on October 4, 2024 - 23:03 GMT

RCP statement on the Conservative Party conference 2024

The Royal College of Physicians is keen to work with the successful leadership candidate of the Conservative Party to better understand the new official opposition’s approach to health and healthcare. Dr Mumtaz Patel, acting as PRCP and senior censor said: …

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Published on October 4, 2024 - 23:03 GMT

RCP at party conferences 2024: Engaging on key policy priorities

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) attended the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative parties’ 2024 conferences where we engaged with public health stakeholders, ministers, shadow ministers, parliamentarians and others. Dr Mumtaz Patel (acting as …

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Published on October 4, 2024 - 17:28 GMT

RCP welcomes new GMC resources to support victims of sexual misconduct by doctors

Dr Mumtaz Patel, who is acting as RCP president, said: ‘We welcome these new GMC resources, which aim to address and prevent sexual misconduct by doctors. ‘In providing clear guidance on identifying misconduct and outlining support for victims, we hope …

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Published on October 2, 2024 - 15:48 GMT

RCP responds to ONS data on adult smoking habits in the UK

The RCP has responded to annual data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), on smoking habits among adults in the UK from 2023. In response to the data release, Professor Sanjay Agrawal, the Royal College of Physicians’ special adviser on …

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Published on September 30, 2024 - 13:33 GMT

RCP reports back from the Labour party conference 2024

The Royal College of Physicians welcomes the new government’s ‘prevention first’ approach to health and healthcare and highlights the importance of the NHS workforce and retention. Dr Mumtaz Patel, acting as PRCP and senior censor said: “The RCP has been …

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Published on September 30, 2024 - 13:33 GMT

Chair of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) board of trustees steps down

Professor David Croisdale-Appleby, chair of the RCP board of trustees, has announced that he is stepping down from the role with immediate effect. In 2019 Professor Croisdale-Appleby was appointed as the first lay chair of the board in the college’s 500- …

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Published on September 27, 2024 - 18:03 GMT

The humanity of organ donation never ceases to humble me

As we approach the end of Organ Donation Week, Dr Mark Harber, the RCP’s special adviser for sustainability and a consultant nephrologist who has a special interest in transplantation, considers the power of organ donation and the hard work which make …

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Published on September 27, 2024 - 01:18 GMT

RCP welcomes new GMC resources to support victims of sexual misconduct by doctors

Dr Mumtaz Patel, who is acting as RCP president, said: ‘We welcome these new GMC resources, which aim to address and prevent sexual misconduct by doctors. ‘In providing clear guidance on identifying misconduct and outlining support for victims, we hope …

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Published on September 25, 2024 - 22:32 GMT

RCP responds to Balance's alcohol harm reduction blueprint

Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, RCP’s special adviser on alcohol, said: "The UK faces a growing public health crisis, with over 10,000 deaths directly due to alcohol annually. The toll on individuals, society, and the economy continues to rise, demanding …

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Published on September 25, 2024 - 15:28 GMT

The life-changing power of organ donation: it’s time to talk

As the RCP’s Regent’s Park home is lit up pink in recognition of Organ Donation Week, Caroline Burton, RCP head of UK regions, offers a touching personal perspective on how the decision to donate can provide the gift of life. In 2014, my mum's life was …

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Published on September 25, 2024 - 08:22 GMT

Gofal mewn coridorau | Adolygiad dysgu annibynnol Cronfa’r Brenin

Ym mlog y mis hwn, mae Dr Hilary Williams, is-lywydd RCP Cymru yn trafod canfyddiadau adolygiad dysgu annibynnol Cronfa’r Brenin, gofal mewn coridorau a phwysigrwydd trafodaeth broffesiynol a pharchus. Trist nodi ei bod yn ymddangos bod gofal mewn …

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Published on September 25, 2024 - 08:22 GMT

Corridor care | The King’s Fund independent learning review

In this month’s blog, Dr Hilary Williams, RCP vice president for Wales discusses the findings of the King’s Fund independent learning review, corridor care and the importance of respectful, professional debate. I’m sad to say that corridor care appears to …

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Published on September 24, 2024 - 14:19 GMT

RCP lights up London home pink for Organ Donation Week 2024

Marking the 30th anniversary of the NHS Organ Donor Register, the Royal College of Physicians has lit up its Regent’s Park home in recognition of Organ Donation Week. As part of Organ Donation Week 2024, the Royal College of Physicians has illuminated its …

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Published on September 23, 2024 - 15:33 GMT

RCP unveils new exhibition: ‘Healing Words: The unofficial story of medical practice in England 1500–1800’

The exhibition, open until 25 July 2025, is housed at the RCP's award-winning building in London, and invites visitors to explore the unique role recipe books have played in shaping medical knowledge, domestic healthcare, and the art of healing. …

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Published on September 19, 2024 - 18:04 GMT

Royal College of Physicians responds to Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health statement on Air Pollution

The RCP has responded to an updated position statement by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) on the threat that air pollution poses to children’s health in the UK. Responding to the statement, Professor Sir Stephen Holgate, the RCP…

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Published on September 18, 2024 - 12:43 GMT

Royal College of Physicians calls for NHS England Long Term Workforce Plan to include robust modelling for medical specialty ...

The RCP is urging NHS England (NHSE) to prioritise more comprehensive and transparent modelling of postgraduate medical specialty places in the upcoming revision of the Long Term Workforce Plan (LTWP). In a thought piece written by Dr Sarah Logan, director …

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Published on September 18, 2024 - 12:43 GMT

Specialty places must be a focus for the next Long Term Workforce Plan revision

In this piece, Dr Sarah Logan, Director of the RCP Medical Workforce Unit, reflects on the past year since the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan was published, and calls for more robust modelling of medical specialty places in future iterations of the plan. It’ …

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