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Research confirms racism in healthcare settings increases vaccine hesitancy among ethnic minorities

A new study examining the associations between racial and ethnic discrimination and COVID-19 vaccine refusal has found that one in ten people from ethnic minority groups who refused a vaccine experien...

Prescription costs increase for low-value treatments despite reduction in numbers

Despite a fall in prescription numbers for low-value treatments, the overall cost of prescribing these items in English primary care has risen, according to new research published by the Journal of th...

Newer diabetes treatments are understudied in Black populations and may be less beneficial

New research analysing the effects of two drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes indicates a consistent lack of cardiovascular and renal benefits in Black populations. Cardiovascular disease is the leadi...

Why it’s wrong to wait for an inquiry on sexual misconduct in the NHS…

What is ABT and why might my workplace consider it? ABT, also called active intervention training, includes learning around recognising a situation of potential issue, deciding to intervene, and on th...

RSM members recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list 2020

The Royal Society of Medicine offers its congratulations to the following members who have been recognised in Her Majesty the Queen’s New Year Honours list 2020. Professor Dame Sally Claire Davies DBE...