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10/10/24
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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’.
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08/10/24
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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 Health Alliance (AHA) is part of a series by IHA member organisations.
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08/10/24
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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.
News
04/10/24
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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.
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04/10/24
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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.
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02/10/24
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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.
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30/09/24
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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.
Blog
27/09/24
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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 giving the gift of life possible.
News
26/09/24
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RCP welcomes new GMC resources to support victims of sexual misconduct by doctors

The GMC has today published new resources to support victims and survivors of sexual misconduct by doctors. What to do if you think you have been subject to sexual misconduct by a doctor explains sexual misconduct, how to raise a concern, what to expect from an investigation and what organisations can provide support.

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