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Failed by the system? Evie Wilson was a promising young artist. Her death at the age of 24 shows, in the words of her GP father, a lack of ‘shared understanding’ between the parts of the health service meant to serve vulnerable patients
An opportunity to clean up our air Time to tackle pollution caused by road vehicles
Rebuilding public health across the UK Pay restoration, ending pay disparities, and rebuilding the profession: the public health medicine committee gives an overview of its work and vision.
Supervising MDTs and ARRS staff – guidance for sessional GPs The expansion of other medical roles has led to more responsibilities for family doctors.
Why job plans are essential for sessional GPs Job planning should mean a GP’s workload is fair and achievable. There are tools to help you ensure it, writes sessional GPs committee member Bethan Roberts.
Supporting sessional GPs using the BMA model contract Using the BMA model contract can benefit GP partners, salaried GPs and patients.
Work opportunities for GPs There are many different work opportunities available to GPs. You can work in a variety of settings, with range of organisations, and in the UK or abroad. Some of these roles are detailed below.