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Appeal over junior doctors’ breaks resulted in ‘significant victory’
The BMA has expressed its support regarding the case of a junior doctor who appealed over trainees’ breaks being monitored A test case of significance keep reading
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Individual non-invasive tests insufficient to diagnose brain injury complication
Individual non-invasive tests should not be used independently to rule out the a serious brain injury complication, says researchers Non-invasive tests based on physical signs keep reading
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Waiting lists for surgery grow as pension row continues
As reported by the BBC, the waiting list for routine surgeries has grown due to consultants refusing additional hours The ongoing pensions row amidst doctors keep reading
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New report outlines impact of alcohol abuse on the NHS
As reported by The Guardian, a new report highlights just what impact alcohol abuse is having on our strained health services A new report highlights keep reading
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BMA responds to GMC report on BAME doctors
The BMA has responded to the new GMC report which outlines the issues faced by BAME doctors The GMC has commissioned a report on referrals keep reading
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BMA to hold referendum on improvements to junior doctor contract
The BMA is to hold referendum on proposed improvements to the junior doctor contract Junior doctor members of the BMA are to be asked to keep reading
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Retired GP speaks out about tremendous pressures
Dr Max Hickman has taken an early retirement and expressed his feelings regarding the tremendous pressures on GPs, according to the Daily Gazette Dr Max keep reading
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Mansfield and Ashfield among the worst-affected areas for GP closures
Mansfield and Ashfield is one of the worst-affected areas for GP closures and mergers in the UK, according to new research As reported by Chad, keep reading
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BMA welcomes proposal to add doctors to shortage occupation list
The Migration Advisory Committee has suggested that all doctors be placed on the shortage occupation list – something the BMA supports The British Medical Association keep reading
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NHS to improve record-sharing process for junior doctors
The NHS has promised that it will improve records-sharing processes for junior doctors on rotation, cutting down on their time doing unnecessary admin Honouring an keep reading