Following the success of the ‘Guide to compassionate phone communication’ developed during the COVID pandemic, palliative care consultants Dr Louise Robinson and Dr Antonia Field-Smith in collaboration with RCP have developed this infographic to support doctors in having honest conversations with patients and those important to them.
Published 14 October 2024
Upcoming webinar: Talking about uncertain recovery – a new guide to beginning honest conversations in the urgent care setting, Wed 13 November 2024, 1-2pm
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More news, statements and updates from the Society for Acute Medicine.
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Acute Medicine in 2026
Dr Vicky Price, SAM President, presented on “Acute Medicine in 2026” at the Society for Acute Medicine’s 20th International conference, SAMGlasgow, on 8-9 October 2026.
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“Carrying an existing crisis into winter” – SAM president (20 October)
Commenting on a survey published today (20 October 2026) by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) which found 150 of the UK’s leading A&E doctors have said they are very worried about the pressure that Emergency Departments will face this winter, Dr Vicky Price, president of the Society for Acute Medicine, said: “The concerns…
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