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We represent more than 40,000 physicians worldwide - educating, improving and influencing for better health and care.
Mar 18 4 tweets 1 min read
Following the #RCPEGM on the role and regulation of physician associates (PAs), the RCP has now published the full data from its pre-EGM member survey.

rcp.ac.uk/news/rcp-publi… We recognise that there is huge strength of feeling among our fellows and members. We recognise the concerns and we have listened.
Nov 23, 2021 17 tweets 15 min read
Parliament is today debating the amendment tabled by @Jeremy_Hunt - supported by cross-party MPs, @RCPhysicians & 60+ health and care orgs - which would mean Gov would have to publish independently verified assessments of current & future workforce numbers every 2 yrs 🧵#NHSBill @Jeremy_Hunt Shadow Workforce Minister @justinmadders speaking to amendment now - says sector is united on amendment, and can't find anyone who thinks what gov has put forward as the solution in Clause 34 is good enough
Aug 5, 2020 4 tweets 2 min read
Our fifth survey of members during the pandemic, has found that two thirds of them are worried that #COVID19 has indirectly harmed their patients by causing diagnosis or treatment delays.

Find out more here: rcplondon.ac.uk/news/covid-19-… Our survey also found that almost all doctors (94%) are concerned about the general indirect impact of COVID-19 on their patients.