Position statements
‘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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
‘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…
‘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…
‘Data highlights appalling situation in urgent and emergency care’ – SAM past president (02 July)
Commenting on Labour Party data which showed some patients waited up to 10 days in A&E in…
Social media adverts promoting weight loss drugs “extremely worrying” says SAM president-elect (28 June)
Commenting on an investigation by The Times into social media adverts promoting weight loss treatments “to get…