In early 2019 the RCP carried out an online survey of its members’ and fellows’ views on the subject of assisted dying.

A report published today by the GMC highlights changing approaches to work-life balance and career development among doctors which impact on UK health services’ ability to plan for patient demand.

On 30 March 2020 the RCP published a statement to clarify its position on assisted dying. A copy of that statement is available here.

In the latest issue of the RCP's membership magazine, Commentary, RCP president Professor Andrew Goddard interviews Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners.

Experts from 13 national bodies, including the Royal College of Physicians, have joined forces to launch new practical guidance around valproate use in women and girls.

With the RCP preparing to poll its members about its stance on assisted dying, Professor Raymond Tallis, emeritus professor of geriatric medicine at the University of Manchester, outlines why the RCP should have a neutral position. 

With the RCP preparing to poll its members about its stance on assisted dying, Dr Amy Proffitt, executive secretary of the Association for Palliative Medicine (APM), argues the case for opposing medical involvement. 

The RCP is to poll its 35,000 members and fellows next month on whether or not there should be a change in the law to permit assisted dying.

Professor Jane Dacre and Jeannie Watkins respond to reports about HHE's reallocation of training support from GPs to physician associates.

RCP president Professor Jane Dacre comments on new figures, released by NHS Digital, on the prevalence of smoking by UK adults.