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Darzi investigation will highlight problems raised over many years – SAM president (11 September)

Ahead of the publication of Lord Darzi’s NHS investigation tomorrow (Thursday, 12 September), Dr Nick Murch, president of the Society…

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‘BMJ research shows dangers of high occupancy rates, poor staffing and overcrowding’ – SAM immediate past president (23 August)

Commenting on a study published in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care which reported many older patients in the…

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Joint statement on inappropriate use of weight loss drugs – SAM and Digital Clinical Excellence Forum (DiCE) UK (09 August)

The Society for Acute Medicine (SAM) and Digital Clinical Excellence Forum (DiCE) UK share the concerns raised by NHS England’s medical…

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‘Data shows significant challenge new government faces’ – SAM president (08 August)

Commenting on the latest NHS performance data released today (08 August), Dr Nick Murch, president of the Society for Acute…

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Moral injury in acute medicine (07 Aug)

Recently I had to have a few minutes in my office to regroup after I’d seen a patient. I didn’t…

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SAM statement on disorder across the UK (05 August)

The Society for Acute Medicine represents a diverse workforce committed to urgent and emergency care. We condemn the recent violence…

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‘Conclusion we are less prepared for a pandemic today indisputable’ – SAM past president (19 July)

Commenting on an enquiry from The Guardian and The Observer about whether the UK is better or worse prepared today…

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‘Degrading and harmful corridor care a national emergency’ – SAM past president (11 July)

Commenting on the latest NHS performance data released today (11 July), Dr Tim Cooksley, immediate past president of the Society…

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