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Statement on survey of Cardiothoracic surgeons

A spokesperson for The Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery said: ‘The Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery has long championed the principle that publication of clinical outcomes improves quality of care. Cardiothoracic surgeons were the first to... Read more

20 Jun 2016

“Choosing Wisely”

All of us working in the NHS need to look at and evaluate our working practices to ensure we are providing the best possible outcomes to the public we serve. Click here for a link to the full Choosing Wisely report. Read more

13 Jun 2016

Perspectives in Cardiothoracic Surgery

The first edition of Perspectives of Cardiothoracic Surgery is now available to view online here. Read more

26 Apr 2016

Vinci – SCTS Engagement day Report

The 2nd national student engagement day for cardiothoracic surgery was held in Cambridge in November 2015. Run by students and overseen by the SCTS Education, more than 80 medical students and some 6th formers attended the session. Inspiring... Read more

29 Mar 2016

Response to Government’s announcement to impose the junior doctors’ contract in England

SCTS supports the joint statement made by the Royal Colleges of Surgeons on 11 February 2016. SCTS agrees that a contract should not be imposed on the junior doctors. We are concerned that this dispute has done long-term damage to the junior... Read more

13 Feb 2016

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