The reports are approved by College Council and reflect RCP policy. They frequently include guidance for purchasers and commissioners of health care, and make wider policy recommendations for Government and a variety of opinion formers. Recent reports include 'Medication for Older People' and 'Communication between Doctors and Patients'. The Publications Unit publishes guidelines and audit measures developed by the RCP CEEU in association with specialist societies. Books Our books are often based on College conferences.
Topics range from the clinical to public health issues and healthcare management.
All books are edited and produced to uniformly high standards. The College Commentary is published three times a year and is distributed with the Journal to Fellows and Collegiate Members. The Commentary provides a record of College activities and includes columns from Senior College Officers including regular columns from the President, the Treasurer and the Registrar. Reports on College meetings such as Council, ad hoc articles on College matters, a news and views section, new appointments, a diary of College events, lists of New Fellows, Honorary Fellows and Honorary Members are also included. The second half of the Commentary gives details of conferences, lectures, regional meetings, and teach-ins.