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UK government will review the restrictive cap on overseas doctors
CREDIT: This story was originally seen on the BBC website The tier 2 cap on visas has stopped many skilled overseas doctors from working in keep reading
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GMC plans to ask doctors about fatigue
Doctors are to be questioned on the impact of burnout and fatigue in their careers, writes the BMA The GMC has said that it will keep reading
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GMC hits low ebb following the Bawa-Garba case
The GMC’s relationship with doctors has taken a ‘hit’ following the Bawa-Garba case and it has a ‘long way’ to go to regain their confidence, keep reading
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Greater consistency in training procedures welcome
Plans to improve how doctors in training are assessed, appraised and receive feedback are a ‘welcome development’, says BMA That is the message from doctors keep reading
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BMA seeks pay rise for doctors ‘in line with wider economy’
Doctors’ pay should be increased in line with the wider economy at least, the BMA has said In its submission to the DDRB (Doctors and keep reading
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Surcharge hike will hinder doctors, says BMA
The BMA cautions that government plans to double the cost of the health surcharge levied on non-EEA (European Economic Area) visitors to the UK risks keep reading
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Health secretary orders review into medical negligence
Doctors have been promised clarity around gross negligence manslaughter, as part of an urgent review ordered by health secretary Jeremy Hunt The BMA reports that keep reading
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Splitting GP services up for different patient groups could negatively affect quality of care
CREDIT: This story was first seen in the National Health Executive Initiatives offering faster access to GPs may undermine doctors’ ability to keep people out keep reading