British Medical AssociationOpinion

23,000 COVID deaths could have been avoided with earlier lockdown, inquiry finds

There would have been about 23,000 fewer deaths in England during the first wave of COVID-19 if the UK Government had imposed ...
British Medical AssociationOpinion

Covid 19 Inquiry report reveals Government’s catastrophic failure to manage the pandemic, says BMA

The Covid 19 Inquiry report lays bare the catastrophic impact of the four UK Governments’ lack of urgency and their ...
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A new resident doctor contract: a guide for medical students

Here’s an overview of the proposed new contract. The proposed new contract includes: – A 4% additional investment in resident ...
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GPs back vote of no confidence in health minister

GPs in Northern Ireland have sent a resounding message to health minister Mike Nesbitt by backing a vote of no confidence in ...
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Put aside hostile rhetoric and sit down with us to secure future jobs and pay, say resident doctors as strike ends

“With the strike over, we now have a window of opportunity for talks. It is vital that the Health Secretary does not waste it. “Further strikes are in no one’s interest. And a deal can be reached if ...
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Survey of GP practices in England reveals over half of practices reporting adverse impact on patient care from changes to online access

GP contract changes that dictate how patients are able to contact their practice have negatively impacted patient care and practice staff, an extensive new survey of over 1,300 practices published by ...