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Doctors’ leaders urge PM to give public final say on Brexit
The BMA is urging Theresa May to give the public a final say, warning that a ‘no-deal’ Brexit will have ‘catastrophic consequences for patients’ Leading keep reading
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Many antibiotic courses for common infections exceed guidelines
According to the British Medical Journal (BMJ), many of the antibiotic courses prescribed in England exceed the recommended guidelines Many antibiotic courses prescribed for common keep reading
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BMA welcomes organ donation bill passing final hurdle
The BMA is celebrating the fact that the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill has today been approved in Parliament The British Medical Association (BMA) has keep reading
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One in four Brits waiting weeks for GP appointments
Research has shown that a quarter of patients in the UK are stuck on a waiting list to see a GP According to new research keep reading
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Government’s indemnity consultation ‘misconceived’, MDU says
The Medical Defence Union has responded to the government’s consultation on clinical negligence cover, stating ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ The Department of keep reading
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Veterans being failed by health services, MPs say
According to a group of MPs, military veterans are being let down by NHS mental health services The House of Commons Defence Committee has stated keep reading
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Physios are no substitute for GPs, RCGP says
According to the RCGP, while physiotherapists are very welcome as a support for GPs, they are no substitute The NHS announced earlier this month that keep reading
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Labour urges government to keep NHS contracts ‘in public hands’
As reported by BT.com, the Labour Party is calling on Matt Hancock to ensure 26 NHS contracts don’t fall into private hands With 26 health keep reading
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NHS targets ‘have had their day’, NHS chair claims
As reported by The Telegraph, the chair of the NHS, Lord Prior, has hit out against NHS targets, claiming they should be abolished Chair of keep reading
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Common viral infection linked to coeliac disease in susceptible children
A common viral infection in early childhood has been linked to coeliac disease in susceptible children A study that has now been published in the keep reading