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Emphasis on unnecessary A&E attendances “a smokescreen” says SAM president (04 December)

Commenting on NHS England’s press release issued today which suggests emergency departments are “under siege from hiccups and ingrowing toenails”,…

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Almost half a million 12-hour waits in 10 months “completely unacceptable” – SAM president (02 December)

Commenting today (2 December) in the Daily Mail on Liberal Democrat analysis which shows a record 452,595 people waited more…

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SAM president says 55,000 12-hour delays “deeply concerning” ahead of winter months (13 November)

Commenting on the release today (13 November) of the latest NHS performance data, Dr Vicky Price, president of the Society…

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New Decision Aid Published to Differentiate AIM & GIM Curricula

Read the latest guidance outlining the process for dual-certifying in Acute and General Internal Medicine, including clarification on the number…

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ESIM Winter School – opportunity to attend on behalf of SAM (13 Oct)

The Society is looking to fund two Resident doctor members to attend the European School of Internal Medicine (ESIM) winter…

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Fewer than one in five acutely unwell patients first assessed on specialist acute medical units, warns SAM (10 October)

Patients are being left in hospital corridors for dangerously long periods and missing timely access to specialist care, the Society…

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‘15% rise in 12-hour waits a stark warning’ says SAM president (09 October)

Commenting on the release today (09 October) of the latest monthly NHS performance data, Dr Vicky Price, president of the…

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‘NHS winter announcements will come as little comfort to public and staff’ – SAM president (16 September)

Commenting on NHS England’s press release ‘Stress tests’ and pre-winter check-ins as NHS ramps up winter prep, published today (Tuesday,…

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