Dr Louella Vaughan
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social
Consultant Acute Physician, The Royal London. Health policy nerd. Former Harveian Librarian, RCP. Antipodean. Views own.
Pinned
Throwing my hat in the ring for RCP Clinical Vice President!
Great to see so many excellent people putting themselves forward.
Fellows, don't forget to get out and VOTE!
Great to see so many excellent people putting themselves forward.
Fellows, don't forget to get out and VOTE!
Reposted by Dr Louella Vaughan
👇… Not right time for vote / when done - do properly! ….
The RCP is asking Fellows to vote on key constitutional reforms, including extending the franchise.
A group of 27 Fellows tabled a motion saying reform should be slowed down + done properly.
Not enough information. Too many questions.
Our views here:
tinyurl.com/ye5k2fa2
A group of 27 Fellows tabled a motion saying reform should be slowed down + done properly.
Not enough information. Too many questions.
Our views here:
tinyurl.com/ye5k2fa2
RCP Constitutional Reforms - The Case for No (Not Yet)
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is currently asking Fellows to vote on constitutional reforms. The reforms seem relatively straightforward – widening the franchise to allow Collegiate members to...
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September 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
👇… Not right time for vote / when done - do properly! ….
The RCP is asking Fellows to vote on key constitutional reforms, including extending the franchise.
A group of 27 Fellows tabled a motion saying reform should be slowed down + done properly.
Not enough information. Too many questions.
Our views here:
tinyurl.com/ye5k2fa2
A group of 27 Fellows tabled a motion saying reform should be slowed down + done properly.
Not enough information. Too many questions.
Our views here:
tinyurl.com/ye5k2fa2
RCP Constitutional Reforms - The Case for No (Not Yet)
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is currently asking Fellows to vote on constitutional reforms. The reforms seem relatively straightforward – widening the franchise to allow Collegiate members to...
tinyurl.com
September 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The RCP is asking Fellows to vote on key constitutional reforms, including extending the franchise.
A group of 27 Fellows tabled a motion saying reform should be slowed down + done properly.
Not enough information. Too many questions.
Our views here:
tinyurl.com/ye5k2fa2
A group of 27 Fellows tabled a motion saying reform should be slowed down + done properly.
Not enough information. Too many questions.
Our views here:
tinyurl.com/ye5k2fa2
Time is running out!
Less than 3 days left to vote in the @rcphysicians.bsky.social elections.
Links to voting in email from Civica.
Vote @drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Vice President!
Less than 3 days left to vote in the @rcphysicians.bsky.social elections.
Links to voting in email from Civica.
Vote @drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Vice President!
April 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Time is running out!
Less than 3 days left to vote in the @rcphysicians.bsky.social elections.
Links to voting in email from Civica.
Vote @drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Vice President!
Less than 3 days left to vote in the @rcphysicians.bsky.social elections.
Links to voting in email from Civica.
Vote @drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Vice President!
Reposted by Dr Louella Vaughan
Please encourage your FRCP colleagues to vote before Monday 14th April
Vote Asif Qasim for President
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for VP
@respirologist.bsky.social Dr Philip Pearson for Council
@copddoc.bsky.social Prof Nick Hopkinson for Council
#TimeForChange
Vote Asif Qasim for President
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for VP
@respirologist.bsky.social Dr Philip Pearson for Council
@copddoc.bsky.social Prof Nick Hopkinson for Council
#TimeForChange
It’s an honour to be standing for election as president of the RCP
Thanks my proposers:
Prof Sir Richard Thompson
Dr Taryn Youngstein
Prof Sir Shakeel Qureshi
Details on the election website soon and more at asifqasim.co.uk
My vision is to restore the @RCPhysicians as the #VoiceofPhysicians
Thanks my proposers:
Prof Sir Richard Thompson
Dr Taryn Youngstein
Prof Sir Shakeel Qureshi
Details on the election website soon and more at asifqasim.co.uk
My vision is to restore the @RCPhysicians as the #VoiceofPhysicians
Dr Asif Qasim, MA PhD FRCP
Dr Asif Qasim MA PhD FRCP is a London-based Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and former NHS Clinical Director with a PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine. Dedicated to healthcare innovation, medical e...
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April 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Please encourage your FRCP colleagues to vote before Monday 14th April
Vote Asif Qasim for President
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for VP
@respirologist.bsky.social Dr Philip Pearson for Council
@copddoc.bsky.social Prof Nick Hopkinson for Council
#TimeForChange
Vote Asif Qasim for President
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for VP
@respirologist.bsky.social Dr Philip Pearson for Council
@copddoc.bsky.social Prof Nick Hopkinson for Council
#TimeForChange
Reposted by Dr Louella Vaughan
I've talked to hundreds of Members and Fellows and their views are clear: we need to revitalise the RCP and restore the #VoiceOfPhysicians
Vote Asif Qasim before Monday 14th April
It's time to act: let's make the RCP something we can be proud of
Vote Asif Qasim before Monday 14th April
It's time to act: let's make the RCP something we can be proud of
April 2, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I've talked to hundreds of Members and Fellows and their views are clear: we need to revitalise the RCP and restore the #VoiceOfPhysicians
Vote Asif Qasim before Monday 14th April
It's time to act: let's make the RCP something we can be proud of
Vote Asif Qasim before Monday 14th April
It's time to act: let's make the RCP something we can be proud of
Just off the Leng Review call.
Once again it strikes me just how existential the issue of workforce substitution is and what is at stake.
The root cause is not enough doctors. Historically, not enough in rural and remote places. With the coming 'Silver Tsunami', not enough
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Once again it strikes me just how existential the issue of workforce substitution is and what is at stake.
The root cause is not enough doctors. Historically, not enough in rural and remote places. With the coming 'Silver Tsunami', not enough
1/
April 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Just off the Leng Review call.
Once again it strikes me just how existential the issue of workforce substitution is and what is at stake.
The root cause is not enough doctors. Historically, not enough in rural and remote places. With the coming 'Silver Tsunami', not enough
1/
Once again it strikes me just how existential the issue of workforce substitution is and what is at stake.
The root cause is not enough doctors. Historically, not enough in rural and remote places. With the coming 'Silver Tsunami', not enough
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I'm running for Clinical Vice President of the
@rcphysicians.bsky.social!
Lots of complex issues to grapple with at the moment. I have spent 20 years in the health policy space. Here's a quick tour of the work I have done. 🧵
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@rcphysicians.bsky.social!
Lots of complex issues to grapple with at the moment. I have spent 20 years in the health policy space. Here's a quick tour of the work I have done. 🧵
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April 1, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I'm running for Clinical Vice President of the
@rcphysicians.bsky.social!
Lots of complex issues to grapple with at the moment. I have spent 20 years in the health policy space. Here's a quick tour of the work I have done. 🧵
1/
@rcphysicians.bsky.social!
Lots of complex issues to grapple with at the moment. I have spent 20 years in the health policy space. Here's a quick tour of the work I have done. 🧵
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Reposted by Dr Louella Vaughan
EVERYONE IN UK PLEASE RESPOND
Time is running out!
The survey portion of the Leng Review closes on SUNDAY (30 March).
So only a few days to let the Government know what you think about PAs and AAs.
Critically important that concerned doctors respond!
Link in reply.
The survey portion of the Leng Review closes on SUNDAY (30 March).
So only a few days to let the Government know what you think about PAs and AAs.
Critically important that concerned doctors respond!
Link in reply.
March 28, 2025 at 12:14 PM
EVERYONE IN UK PLEASE RESPOND
Time is running out!
The survey portion of the Leng Review closes on SUNDAY (30 March).
So only a few days to let the Government know what you think about PAs and AAs.
Critically important that concerned doctors respond!
Link in reply.
The survey portion of the Leng Review closes on SUNDAY (30 March).
So only a few days to let the Government know what you think about PAs and AAs.
Critically important that concerned doctors respond!
Link in reply.
March 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Time is running out!
The survey portion of the Leng Review closes on SUNDAY (30 March).
So only a few days to let the Government know what you think about PAs and AAs.
Critically important that concerned doctors respond!
Link in reply.
The survey portion of the Leng Review closes on SUNDAY (30 March).
So only a few days to let the Government know what you think about PAs and AAs.
Critically important that concerned doctors respond!
Link in reply.
Reposted by Dr Louella Vaughan
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social @beans2er.bsky.social @mancunianmedic.bsky.social
I seem to be finding that the longer-stay cohort are occupying a lot more AMU beds than they used to. The shorter-stay cohort: not much change.
I seem to be finding that the longer-stay cohort are occupying a lot more AMU beds than they used to. The shorter-stay cohort: not much change.
March 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social @beans2er.bsky.social @mancunianmedic.bsky.social
I seem to be finding that the longer-stay cohort are occupying a lot more AMU beds than they used to. The shorter-stay cohort: not much change.
I seem to be finding that the longer-stay cohort are occupying a lot more AMU beds than they used to. The shorter-stay cohort: not much change.
I'm running for Clinical Vice-President of @rcphysicians.bsky.social!
I have a long history of service to the RCP.
First as an Invited Services Reviewer in *2009*.
Have served almost continuously on various committees since then. Some not very glamorous.
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I have a long history of service to the RCP.
First as an Invited Services Reviewer in *2009*.
Have served almost continuously on various committees since then. Some not very glamorous.
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March 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I'm running for Clinical Vice-President of @rcphysicians.bsky.social!
I have a long history of service to the RCP.
First as an Invited Services Reviewer in *2009*.
Have served almost continuously on various committees since then. Some not very glamorous.
1/
I have a long history of service to the RCP.
First as an Invited Services Reviewer in *2009*.
Have served almost continuously on various committees since then. Some not very glamorous.
1/
I am running for Clinical VP of the RCP.
For those who don't know me, here is a potted bio.
🧵
For those who don't know me, here is a potted bio.
🧵
Right RCP Fellows! Voting for elections is now open. I am running for Clinical VP.
My election statement is here:
🧵
My election statement is here:
🧵
March 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
I am running for Clinical VP of the RCP.
For those who don't know me, here is a potted bio.
🧵
For those who don't know me, here is a potted bio.
🧵
I am running for Clinical VP of the RCP. Voting is now open!
For those lacking time to read the long version, here is my short candidate statement.
For those lacking time to read the long version, here is my short candidate statement.
March 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I am running for Clinical VP of the RCP. Voting is now open!
For those lacking time to read the long version, here is my short candidate statement.
For those lacking time to read the long version, here is my short candidate statement.
Right RCP Fellows! Voting for elections is now open. I am running for Clinical VP.
My election statement is here:
🧵
My election statement is here:
🧵
March 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Right RCP Fellows! Voting for elections is now open. I am running for Clinical VP.
My election statement is here:
🧵
My election statement is here:
🧵
Reposted by Dr Louella Vaughan
Re elections for @rcphysicians.bsky.social London, I will be voting for @drasifqasim.bsky.social as PRCP and @drlkvaughan.bsky.social as clinical VP. It’s time for a BIG change at the College to repair the damage, restore the workforce, rebuild the standards & re-establish reputation #VoteAsifQasim
March 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Re elections for @rcphysicians.bsky.social London, I will be voting for @drasifqasim.bsky.social as PRCP and @drlkvaughan.bsky.social as clinical VP. It’s time for a BIG change at the College to repair the damage, restore the workforce, rebuild the standards & re-establish reputation #VoteAsifQasim
Reposted by Dr Louella Vaughan
Thanks for your support, David; and yes, I agree
@drasifqasim.bsky.social for PRCP
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Clinical VP
@copddoc.bsky.social, @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social & @respirologist.bsky.social (me!) for Council
#RCPTimeForChange
@drasifqasim.bsky.social for PRCP
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Clinical VP
@copddoc.bsky.social, @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social & @respirologist.bsky.social (me!) for Council
#RCPTimeForChange
March 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Thanks for your support, David; and yes, I agree
@drasifqasim.bsky.social for PRCP
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Clinical VP
@copddoc.bsky.social, @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social & @respirologist.bsky.social (me!) for Council
#RCPTimeForChange
@drasifqasim.bsky.social for PRCP
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Clinical VP
@copddoc.bsky.social, @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social & @respirologist.bsky.social (me!) for Council
#RCPTimeForChange
Reposted by Dr Louella Vaughan
Thanks for your support, David; and yes, I agree
@drasifqasim.bsky.social for PRCP
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Clinical VP
@copddoc.bsky.social, @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social & @respirologist.bsky.social (me!) for Council
#RCPTimeForChange
@drasifqasim.bsky.social for PRCP
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Clinical VP
@copddoc.bsky.social, @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social & @respirologist.bsky.social (me!) for Council
#RCPTimeForChange
Attention FRCPs!
Polls open tomorrow for RCP elections
These are all excellent candidates who will restore the #VoiceOfPhysicians
It’s #TimeForChange
Follow & 🗳️
@copddoc.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @respirologist.bsky.social @drlkvaughan.bsky.social @drasifqasim.bsky.social
Polls open tomorrow for RCP elections
These are all excellent candidates who will restore the #VoiceOfPhysicians
It’s #TimeForChange
Follow & 🗳️
@copddoc.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @respirologist.bsky.social @drlkvaughan.bsky.social @drasifqasim.bsky.social
March 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Thanks for your support, David; and yes, I agree
@drasifqasim.bsky.social for PRCP
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Clinical VP
@copddoc.bsky.social, @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social & @respirologist.bsky.social (me!) for Council
#RCPTimeForChange
@drasifqasim.bsky.social for PRCP
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Clinical VP
@copddoc.bsky.social, @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social & @respirologist.bsky.social (me!) for Council
#RCPTimeForChange
Reposted by Dr Louella Vaughan
Very happy to do so, Nick: we’ll need your insight.
I think the best combination of candidates is:
@drasifqasim.bsky.social for PRCP
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Clinical VP
@copddoc.bsky.social, @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social & @respirologist.bsky.social (me!) for Council
#RCPTimeForChange
I think the best combination of candidates is:
@drasifqasim.bsky.social for PRCP
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Clinical VP
@copddoc.bsky.social, @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social & @respirologist.bsky.social (me!) for Council
#RCPTimeForChange
March 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Very happy to do so, Nick: we’ll need your insight.
I think the best combination of candidates is:
@drasifqasim.bsky.social for PRCP
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Clinical VP
@copddoc.bsky.social, @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social & @respirologist.bsky.social (me!) for Council
#RCPTimeForChange
I think the best combination of candidates is:
@drasifqasim.bsky.social for PRCP
@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Clinical VP
@copddoc.bsky.social, @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social & @respirologist.bsky.social (me!) for Council
#RCPTimeForChange
Reposted by Dr Louella Vaughan
Because of her thoughtful policy analysis, I’ll be voting for @drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Clinical Vice-President
2/4
2/4
March 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Because of her thoughtful policy analysis, I’ll be voting for @drlkvaughan.bsky.social for Clinical Vice-President
2/4
2/4
Apopros of the thread below, I took a look at the NHS Plan (A Plan for Investment. A Plan for Reform) of 2000.
This is a critically important document. One could argue that most of what are faced with now wrt workforce can be traced directly back to it.
A few highlights. 🧵
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This is a critically important document. One could argue that most of what are faced with now wrt workforce can be traced directly back to it.
A few highlights. 🧵
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March 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Apopros of the thread below, I took a look at the NHS Plan (A Plan for Investment. A Plan for Reform) of 2000.
This is a critically important document. One could argue that most of what are faced with now wrt workforce can be traced directly back to it.
A few highlights. 🧵
1/
This is a critically important document. One could argue that most of what are faced with now wrt workforce can be traced directly back to it.
A few highlights. 🧵
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The origins of the PA project have intrigued me.
The conventional narrative is that various plucky heroes went off to the USA and were impressed by what they saw there with regard to PAs, AAs, SCPs etc. Brought the model home and persuaded others that it was A Good Thing.
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The conventional narrative is that various plucky heroes went off to the USA and were impressed by what they saw there with regard to PAs, AAs, SCPs etc. Brought the model home and persuaded others that it was A Good Thing.
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March 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The origins of the PA project have intrigued me.
The conventional narrative is that various plucky heroes went off to the USA and were impressed by what they saw there with regard to PAs, AAs, SCPs etc. Brought the model home and persuaded others that it was A Good Thing.
1/
The conventional narrative is that various plucky heroes went off to the USA and were impressed by what they saw there with regard to PAs, AAs, SCPs etc. Brought the model home and persuaded others that it was A Good Thing.
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Reposted by Dr Louella Vaughan
PAs are seen as an intervention to improve NHS efficiency. Efficient and cheap are not synonyms - so it is really important to understand the nature of the product being considered. @drlkvaughan.bsky.social comments about the nature of the 'medical assessment & care' product are very helpful.
The issue of Scope is a vexed one.
Here are a few thoughts on why the UMAPs scope is so problematic. 🧵
umaps.org.uk/base-scope-o...
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Here are a few thoughts on why the UMAPs scope is so problematic. 🧵
umaps.org.uk/base-scope-o...
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Base Scope of Practice and UMAPs Scope Mapping/Self-Assessment Tool for Physician Associates and Supervisors | UMAPs.org.uk
Base SoP and UMAPs Scope Mapping/Self-Assessment Tool for PAs and Supervisors
umaps.org.uk
March 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
PAs are seen as an intervention to improve NHS efficiency. Efficient and cheap are not synonyms - so it is really important to understand the nature of the product being considered. @drlkvaughan.bsky.social comments about the nature of the 'medical assessment & care' product are very helpful.
Reposted by Dr Louella Vaughan
Brilliant analysis of what is wrong with this latest ‘scope of practice’ document on physician associates in the UK. #healthpolicy
The issue of Scope is a vexed one.
Here are a few thoughts on why the UMAPs scope is so problematic. 🧵
umaps.org.uk/base-scope-o...
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Here are a few thoughts on why the UMAPs scope is so problematic. 🧵
umaps.org.uk/base-scope-o...
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Base Scope of Practice and UMAPs Scope Mapping/Self-Assessment Tool for Physician Associates and Supervisors | UMAPs.org.uk
Base SoP and UMAPs Scope Mapping/Self-Assessment Tool for PAs and Supervisors
umaps.org.uk
March 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Brilliant analysis of what is wrong with this latest ‘scope of practice’ document on physician associates in the UK. #healthpolicy
The issue of Scope is a vexed one.
Here are a few thoughts on why the UMAPs scope is so problematic. 🧵
umaps.org.uk/base-scope-o...
1/
Here are a few thoughts on why the UMAPs scope is so problematic. 🧵
umaps.org.uk/base-scope-o...
1/
Base Scope of Practice and UMAPs Scope Mapping/Self-Assessment Tool for Physician Associates and Supervisors | UMAPs.org.uk
Base SoP and UMAPs Scope Mapping/Self-Assessment Tool for PAs and Supervisors
umaps.org.uk
March 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The issue of Scope is a vexed one.
Here are a few thoughts on why the UMAPs scope is so problematic. 🧵
umaps.org.uk/base-scope-o...
1/
Here are a few thoughts on why the UMAPs scope is so problematic. 🧵
umaps.org.uk/base-scope-o...
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