The RCP has named Professor Ali Jawad, who currently represents the RCP globally as international medical director and Hans Sloane Fellow, as its new vice president (Global).
In new recommendations for the use of AI to support doctors, the RCP has called on the medical profession to embrace the technology, but to make sure that it works for patients.
Professor Evarist Njelesani, president of the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Physicians (ESCACoP), opened Innovation in Medicine 2018’s day 2 morning session with an overview of the clinical challenges facing Africa.
Mounting concerns for patient safety have been expressed by consultant physicians responding to the profession’s annual census, Focus on Physicians, published today.
There is a growing awareness that the contributions UK doctors can make to tackle global health inequalities. The Global Health Exchange programme offers trainees a 1-year placement in a level one district hospital in a resource-poor setting.
The RCP president has written to Theresa May expressing concern about an Evening Standard report stating that calls for a relaxation of visa rules were vetoed.