The Royal College of Physicians (London) has announced the election of Dr Mumtaz Patel as its 123rd President.
The British Geriatrics Society would like to congratulate Dr Mumtaz Patel on her election as President of the Royal College of Physicians. Following what has been a challenging year for the RCP, we are keen to work with her to achieve her goal of modernising the College so it can engage effectively with stakeholders and support members and fellows to deliver the best care possible to patients.
Professor Jugdeep Dhesi, President of the BGS, said:
There is no denying that Dr Mumtaz Patel has a huge task ahead of her. We urge Dr Patel to acknowledge the demographic reality that the majority of patients will be older people who require holistic, person-centred care delivered by a multiprofessional and multidisciplinary team. The President must show strong and decisive leadership to drive real change and ensure the health system starts working more effectively for those who use it most."
