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12 Sep 2014
“It is unacceptable that thousands of people die every year from sepsis either because the signs are unrecognised or the treatment delayed."
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29 Aug 2014
The Royal College of Surgeons of England today launched Good Surgical Practice, outlining clear standards expected of all surgeons.
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22 Aug 2014
General Medical Council's proposals to improve patient protection and public confidence in doctors, comment by Mr David Ward, Vice-President, Royal College of Surgeons.
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07 Aug 2014
“A culture of openness, trust and accountability within the NHS, where concerns can be raised and dealt with in a constructive manner, must be encouraged. We therefore welcome today’s launch of an independent review into whistleblowing."
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04 Aug 2014
“The intention to reduce the number of people waiting a long time for treatment is laudable, and we welcome the additional resource that has been promised."
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22 Jul 2014
As a taskforce we were clear that the one size fits all approach of the Working Time Directive in medicine is detrimental for training and patient care in some specialties.
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15 Jul 2014
New evidence that some patients are facing long delays for surgical treatment because clinical commissioning groups are ignoring evidence-based guidance on when to provide surgery is revealed today.
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10 Jul 2014
President of the Royal College of Surgeons considers if the question “Would I be happy to be treated in this way if it were me or a member of my family?” helps surgeons to address waiting times.
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03 Jul 2014
Age discrimination in the NHS may still be preventing older people from having access to life-saving surgery, a report by the Royal College of Surgeons and Age UK warns.
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01 Jul 2014
It is vital that the most seriously injured patients receive treatment in the centres that are able to offer the right level of care.
