New approach to NHS clinical assessment could save thousands of lives
NHS England is asking every hospital trust to adopt the Royal College of Physicians ’ new clinical assessment system, which could save nearly 2,000 lives and 627,000 bed days every year. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - December 20, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Have your say: Endocrinology and Diabetes 2017 Workforce Survey now open
The annual census of consultants in diabetes and endocrinology is now open. This is your opportunity to give your feedback on the specialty, identifying where improvements can be made and helping to identify planning needs for the future.Get involved to help influence governments, support workforce planning and contribute to health policy.The survey is sent on behalf of the Society for Endocrinology, ABCD, Diabetes UK and in conjunction with the Royal College of Physicians London.The online survey takes only 10 minutes to complete and the link will be emailed directly to you and must be completed before16 February 2018.Eac...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 13, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
At least 675 patients fall over daily on NHS wards
Some 675 patients have falls on NHS wards every day across England and Wales, a major Royal College of Physicians audit has found. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 22, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Physicians offer help on managing winter pressures
Royal College of Physicians publishes guidance on cutting unnecessary admissions Related items fromOnMedica Plans to help doctors cope this winter due soon Performance figures show NHS under continued pressure NHS winter plans centre on more flu jabs and A&E staff NHS won ’t cope with winter pressures, healthcare leaders fear Shortages are compromising patient care, new report warns (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - November 6, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Breaking the Fever: Sustainability and Climate Change in the NHS (National Health Service)
Royal College of Physicians. 03/15/2017 This four-page document gives an overview of the impact of climate change on health care in the United Kingdom, and how physicians and the National Health Service (NHS) can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Health care sustainability refers to the financial, environmental, and social impact of health services. The aim of sustainable healthcare is to provide better care for patients today without compromising health and care provision in the future. (PDF) (Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - November 1, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news
Toxic air kills 40,000 a year
London, Glasgow, Leeds and Birmingham were rated as heavily polluted in the study backed by 26 groups including the Royal College of Physicians. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 31, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
RPS endorses the prescribing support for junior doctors
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has contributed to the publication of the new prescribing support guidefor junior doctors, published by the Royal College of Physicians. The report recognises that pha (Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News)
Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News - September 15, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Most consultants feel unvalued by trusts
Patients value doctors more than NHS trusts, say doctors Related items fromOnMedica Consultants ’ experience needs to be better recognised Second doctors ’ union will participate in national contract negotiations Royal College of Physicians launches annual consultants ’ census (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 24, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Spring Conference 2018: Nutrient-nutrient interaction
Discussion12:30 Lunch13:30 Nutrition Society Scottish Annual General Meeting14.00Close of Conference (Source: The Nutrition Society)
Source: The Nutrition Society - July 7, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Miss Natalie Ofosu-Orchard Source Type: news
More patients quitting smoking as prevalence falls to one in seven
Official data showing that smoking prevalence has fallen in recent years shows doctors' efforts to get patients to quit 'are working', the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has said. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - June 19, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: Smoking cessation Source Type: news
Tobacco hybrid emits low-toxicant, e-cig-like vapor with enhanced flavor
(R&D at British American Tobacco) Chemical analysis has revealed no detectable difference between the vapours produced by an e-cigarette and a novel tobacco hybrid, (iFuse). Previous research revealed that the levels of nearly all tested toxicants in Vype ePen vapour are much lower than in cigarette smoke. The Royal College of Physicians is among those who say that smokers should switch to e-cigarettes to reduce harm and help them quit smoking. However, some consumers say that they want more tobacco taste. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 29, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
RCP Health Informatics Unit leads new consultation on digital health records for children
The Royal College of Physicians Health Informatics Unit is conducting a consultation to seek views on the content of a new set of standards for digital health records for children. This is the first in a series of three surveys and focuses on the areas of birth details and the new born review. The subsequent surveys will cover immunisations and routine primary, health visitor and school nurse information; and developmental assessments and personal data. The survey closes on 15 May 2017 (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 8, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
