RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Training in the management of the acutely ill medical patient JF Clinical Medicine JO Clin Med FD Royal College of Physicians SP 323 OP 326 DO 10.7861/clinmedicine.2-4-323 VO 2 IS 4 A1 Danny McAuley A1 Gavin D Perkins YR 2002 UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/2/4/323.abstract AB The care of acutely ill patients constitutes an important and increasing part of hospital practice. However, the care of the acutely ill by general physicians without adequate training in intensive care medicine is cause for concern. This article identifies ways in which the recognised deficiencies in the care of the acutely ill medical patient can be improved.