HC 1552 Developing Threats to Electronic Infrastructure

EIS 002

Written evidence from the Royal College of Physicians

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) plays a leading role in the delivery of high quality patient care by setting standards of medical practice and promoting clinical excellence. We provide physicians in the United Kingdom and overseas with education, training and support throughout their careers. As an independent body representing over 25,000 fellows and members worldwide, we advise and work with government, the public, patients and other professions to improve health and healthcare.

Introduction

1. The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) welcomes the House of Commons Defence Select Committee’s inquiry into Developing threats to electronic infrastructure. We value the opportunity to provide comment.

Comments

2. We believe that it would be appropriate to consider the effect of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) on patients with implantable cardiac devices.

October 2011