This issue is published close to the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War – two papers commemorating the influence of that war on the Royal Army Medical Corps and on medicine in general will stir readers’ interest. Iain Donaldson’s scholarly paper on Peter Lowe and his second piece about Thomas Geminus completes the history section. Pamela Levack’s editorial and the Current Controversy both highlight the need for improvement of, and debate about, end of life care.
Announcement to reduce pressure on trainees and improve rota design welcomed.
Publication showcases Edinburgh students’ ideas for an alcohol related liver disease awareness-raising campaign.
Report confirms that the problems experienced in A&E Departments cannot be tackled in isolation.
College supports proposals to stagger trainee changeover date.
Low-cost solution could deliver major patient safety gains.
Consensus statement published on improving patient flow.
Comment on methods used to calculate bed capacity levels.
