Royal College of Physicians

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is a British professional body dedicated to improving the practice of medicine, chiefly through the accreditation of physicians by examination. Founded in 1518, it set the first international standard in the classification of diseases, and its library contains medical texts of great historical interest.

Pronunciation

Royal College of Physicians: /ˈrɔɪəl kəˈlɛdʒ ɒv fɪˈzɪʃənz/

Etymology

The term "Royal College of Physicians" is derived from the English words:

Royal: From the Old French roial, which is derived from the Latin regalis, meaning "kingly" or "regal".
College: From the Latin collegium, meaning "community", "society", or "guild".
Physicians: From the Old French physicien, which is derived from the Latin physica, meaning "natural science".

Related Terms

Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
Medicine: The science and practice of establishing the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
British Medical Association: The professional association and registered trade union for doctors in the United Kingdom.
General Medical Council: A public body that maintains the official register of medical practitioners within the United Kingdom.

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Royal College of Physicians