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October Update

November 2019

from John Macfie 1. Admin / Membership Manager Helen (Crookes) is now working away on our behalf. I am confident... Read further

Tighter Controls for SCP’s – A Multi-Faceted Issue

November 2019

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh have stated that the use of theatre assistants and nurses in NHS hospitals... Read further

September Update

September 2019

September Update from Professor John MacFie i) Admin / Membership manager Most important news is that we have... Read further

FIFO surgeons & indemnity - CBS’ Nigel Mercer interview on BBC Radio 4

September 2019

A surgeon with a long list of allegations that he’d injured patients was allowed to carry out more cosmetic surgery... Read further

Do surgeons need yet another representative organisation?

August 2019

Surgeons have historically had representation in medical trade unions - such as the BMA and HCSA - however with their... Read further