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Risk veto is condemned
27 May 2012
Information commissioner Christopher Graham has condemned health secretary Andrew Lansley’s de...
Tags: information commissioner, NHS reform
Doctors decide: what not to wear
25 May 2012
Should doctors feel free to express their individuality through their appearance? Yes 75% No 24% ...
Take a stand: vote now
25 May 2012
This is your last chance to have your say on taking industrial action over NHS pension changes. Eve...
Tags: pensions, ballot, industrial action
Government lifts consultant awards bans
24 May 2012
Consultants leaders have welcomed news that the suspension of CEAs (clinical excellence awards) is t...
Tags: consultant contract, consultants, clinical excellence awards, nhs employers
GPs keep pushing for viable registration
24 May 2012
Talks to ensure a proportionate registration process for GP practices are continuing between the BMA...
Tags: GPs, GPs committee, Care Quality Commission,
Concerns over ageing GP workforce
23 May 2012
BMA Cymru Wales has called for urgent action to address the ageing GP workforce as more care is move...
Tags: GPs, Wales, age, primary care
Outcry over revalidation role for commissioners
23 May 2012
From the BMA local medical committees conference Plans for primary care commissioning manager...
Tags: revalidation, GPs, remediation, appraisal
Public health doctors reveal job fears
23 May 2012
A BMA survey of public health trainees suggests nearly half have thought about leaving the specialty...
Tags: public health doctors, specialist training, NHS reform
Training reforms lack clarity
22 May 2012
Reforms to medical education and training lack crucial detail and will put patients at risk and conf...
Tags: medical training and education, junior doctors, health select committee
Vote to protect your pension
19 May 2012
Time if running out to have your say on taking industrial action over NHS pension changes. There is...
Tags: pension, ballot, industrial action