17.12.14
Royal college commitment to integrated care
A joint statement by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has set out their “values, vision and commitment” in working together at a national level to promote person-centred care, integrated care and collaboration.
Endorsed by other medical Royal colleges and faculties, the statement calls for a service design that focuses on meeting people’s physical, psychological and social needs, and supporting health and care professionals come together to deliver coordinated care in a range of settings.
In particular, the two colleges want to break down traditional organisational boundaries in order to coordinate care and meet people’s needs.
Professor Jane Dacre, president of the RCP, said: “Primary care and acute care have always worked together for the wellbeing of today’s and tomorrow’s patients.
“It is vital that we remove the artificial barriers between us, and this statement opens the door for us to work ever more closely together, celebrating the care that we provide for patients.”
To view the statement, click here.
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