New toolkit to support high quality care for acutely ill patients

The pressures on acute medical services in NHS trusts are immense. Increasing numbers of patients with medical emergencies are being admitted to hospital. This workload requires care to be organised on the basis of seven day working and to ensure that sufficient staff with the right skills and expertise are available to not only meet demand, but also provide the best outcomes for patients.A new toolkit, launched on the 20th October by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), highlights the key principles of high quality care applicable to all patients and makes recommendations in relation to six recognised problem areas.