In response to the General Medical Council (GMC’s) release today (Thursday 26 September 2024) of resources to support survivors of sexual misconduct by doctors, RCEM President Dr Adrian Boyle said: “We hugely welcome the release of these resources by the GMC to support the reporting of sexual misconduct in healthcare.
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There is an upsurge of Mpox cases in the DRC and a growing number of African countries. The current variant is a ‘High Consequence Infectious Disease’ (HCID).
Use of these antidotes should always be discussed with NPIS and/or a Clinical Toxicologist who will be able to provide contact details to arrange the supply of these antidotes
The first hospital EDs in the country to become accredited for environmental sustainability have received certifications from RCEM.
RCEM’s VP for Scotland Dr John-Paul Loughrey said: “It is immensely disappointing that this plan does not place adequate emphasis on addressing what is causing the real harm in Emergency Departments right now.”
The Welsh Government must come up with a plan to address the extreme demands being experienced by the country’s Emergency Departments – with some already issuing warnings to the public about being overwhelmed.
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has welcomed the Liberal Democrats’ call to ‘make the NHS winterproof’ as the colder months loom.
‘Seasons Greetings’ RCEM tells MPs as A&Es hit by ‘winter demand’ all year round.
The Urgent and Emergency Care system is stuck in ‘survival mode.’
Members’ experiences and views about the challenges they face in the NHS were represented as part of the College’s submission to the national Darzi review, which was published today, Thursday.
The Government has today become the first to accept and acknowledge the dangerous and unacceptable risks of patients waiting extreme lengths of time in A&E departments previously revealed by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM).
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