Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, November 2013
- This report argues that most patients in hospital over a bank holiday or a weekend would benefit from a daily review of their care led by a consultant.
- It also argues that for seven day care proposals to succeed, strong links between hospitals and community care need to be in place, particularly for frail, elderly and vulnerable patients.
- The report concludes that to achieve seven-day service is also likely to need additional consultant appointments as well as a reorganisation of the current workforce, and more resources to integrate primary and social care more effectively.
