Top Hospitals 2019 - The review

 

Here, Professor Andrew Goddard, president of the Royal College of Physicians, explains why it is important for clinicians to be engaged in the idea of data as a tool to creating an in-depth understanding of NHS performance, and why they should be involved in its collection and analysis. He also discusses why data is important in his practising field of gastroenterology, and how using data has proved extremely beneficial in improving patient care, particularly in relation to endoscopy. Professor Goddard examines the opportunities there will be to use data in the future to further improve patient care, as well as the challenges this might present.


Dr Ian Bullock
 

 

As the Royal College of Physicians celebrates its 500th anniversary, its chief executive Dr Ian Bullock explains why the college was originally founded – to establish standards for and address variation in healthcare – are still relevant today. He explores how data and new digital technologies will be crucial in helping the college move healthcare forward. Dr Bullock also explains how, by accrediting and acknowledging good practice in healthcare, CHKS is helping contribute to improvements in the NHS and around the world.