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09 Oct 2013
This week, ahead of the official opening of the 2013 Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Professor Norman Williams was awarded Honorary Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons for services to surgery in the UK.
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12 Sep 2013
“At the heart of this report is the concept of healthcare professionals taking collective responsibility for patient care, working cohesively to deliver a true seven day service."
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12 Aug 2013
"It is not acceptable that mortality and complication rates are significantly higher for patients admitted as emergencies at the weekend."
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06 Aug 2013
"‘The publication of today’s Review rightly reinforces the fact that patients and carers must be empowered, engaged and heard."
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26 Jul 2013
On 12 April 2013, the Royal College of Surgeons’ (RCS) Professional Affairs Board (PAB) in Wales met with clinical leads of the surgical departments that form part of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CVUHB).
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24 Jul 2013
"The current structures for dealing with emergency patients need urgent modernisation. We therefore welcome the Health Committee’s call for immediate action to be taken across emergency care before the pressures of winter are upon us."
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18 Jul 2013
"This important review has highlighted a disturbing breakdown in patient safety and good care within hospitals which cannot be allowed to continue."
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17 Jul 2013
"This important review has highlighted a disturbing breakdown in patient safety and good care within hospitals which cannot be allowed to continue."
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03 Jul 2013
Following initial discussion with the RCS, NHS Employers and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) have developed and launched the Certificate of Fitness for Honorary Practice.
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02 Jul 2013
"Far from refusing to work at the weekend; the majority of surgeons already do so. A seven day service which is led by consultants is vital for patients."
