Royal College of Physicians

Royal College of Physicians

The Royal College of Physicians is the professional membership body for physicians, with over 32,000 members and fellows across the globe. Physicians diagnose and treat illness, and they promote, maintain and restore health.

Mission statement

Our mission is to promote the best possible health and healthcare for everyone. As the leading body for physicians in the UK and internationally, we will work to achieve our vision by:

• Influencing the way that healthcare is designed and delivered
• Promoting good health and leading the prevention of ill health across communities
• Supporting physicians to fulfil their potential.

Summary of relevant work

Over the next 5 years, our activities and resources will be focused on delivering five strategic aims:

  • We will improve care for patients
  • We will develop physicians throughout their careers
  • We will lead and support our members
  • We will shape the future of health and healthcare
  • We will invest in our future and build on our heritage

Details

Approach(es)
Advocacy
Empowerment and service user involvement
Policy and legislation
Prevention and promotion
Technology
Training, education and capacity building
Treatment, care and rehabilitation
Disorder(s)
Dementia and other neurocognitive disorders
Epilepsy/seizures
Region(s)
Europe
Population(s)
Adults
Communicable diseases (e.g. HIV/AIDS, TB)
Disability
Families and carers
Minority populations
Non-communicable diseases (e.g. cancer, diabetes, stroke)
Older adults
Setting(s)
Community
Specialist care
Workplace
Country(s)
United Kingdom