Press release

10/07/15

10 July 2015

RCP welcomes new Patients Association CARE campaign

It was distressing to hear the patients’ stories today and we as doctors need to learn from them and act – this is not just an issue for nurses, we all need to do better in ensuring patients receive high quality care. Clinical leadership, professionalism and teamwork are all important in building better quality services across healthcare teams.

The RCP is beginning work with the Royal College of Nursing on improving the essentials of care at ward level, and feel that nurses in charge of wards should have a higher status. The RCP believes that a named consultant could work closely with the nurse in charge of the ward to lead change from the top. In addition, there should be a focus on training and support for all healthcare staff to meet the high standards expected and deserved by our patients.