2024 Media releases archive

Researchers propose revised scoring system for recognising outstanding NHS clinicians

Researchers propose revised scoring system for recognising outstanding NHS clinicians

15 January 2024

A team of researchers has developed a new scoring system for a nationwide scheme, overseen by the Advisory Committee on Clinical Impact Awards (ACCIA), to recognise and reward senior doctors and dentists in England and Wales.

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General Medical Council urged to revise terminology for international medical graduates - Promo

General Medical Council urged to revise terminology for international medical graduates

01 March 2024

The General Medical Council (GMC) should revise its terminology regarding international medical graduates (IMGs) in the UK, argues a new commentary published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine (JRSM).

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Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term health conditions – new study - Promo

Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term health conditions

17 April 2024

New research shows that ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), despite being more likely to be affected.

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General Medical Council urged to revise terminology for international medical graduates - Promo

Leading academic warns of ‘worrying’ Sovietisation of British medical profession

11 July 2024 

Contemporary developments in British medicine have concerning similarities to historical Soviet practices, a leading academic claims. 

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Children with multiple long-term conditions hospitalised with COVID are almost three times more likely to die new study

Children with multiple long-term conditions hospitalised with COVID are almost three times more likely to die: new study

17 October 2024

Individuals with multiple long-term conditions are two and a half times more likely to die following COVID-19 infection than others. 

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Long COVID doubles a patient’s cost to the health service – new study - Promo

Long COVID doubles a patient’s cost to the health service – new study

28 November

People with Long COVID use the health service significantly more than they did before their diagnosis. 

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Statement regarding meeting on 16 December 2024

16 December 2024

The RSM has issued a statement regarding a meeting which took place on Monday 16 December 2024.

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