The RCP is deeply committed to improving access to clinical research and supporting the integration of research into everyday care. The RCP has produced a strategy to develop, deliver and drive research in the NHS; seeking to address the barriers to equality of access.
Flexible portfolio training (FPT) is a pilot initiative within higher specialty training offered by Health Education England and the Royal College of Physicians that protects 1 day a week (or 20% time equivalent) for professional development.
Clinicians, public health specialists and researchers have developed draft information standards for recording alcohol and tobacco use in electronic health records.
ILCOP brought together healthcare teams from different NHS trusts to share best practice in diagnosing, treating and supporting patients with lung cancer.