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Scrubs Pauline 20 Sept 25

Worlds apart

Resident doctors such as Pauline Josiya are often the most senior clinicians in Malawi's public hospitals, working 24-hour shifts, with little break and scant resources. Seren Boyd hears about the challenges she faces and speaks to British doctors involved with a charity which supports medical training in Malawi

Health & Society Seren Boyd
Generic Black Patient In Hospital Bed

Government waiting-time target in jeopardy

By the end of the current Parliament, 92 per cent of waits will be within 35 weeks, rather than target of 18, says Health Foundation report

Life at Work Tim Tonkin
tired doctor

Doctors fear reporting bullying, finds GMC

Regulator’s report finds 67 per cent of LED and SAS doctors believe raising concerns about abuse would make no difference

Doctors' Wellbeing Tim Tonkin
Kath Jones

The conditions for health

Having a charity offering an alternative approach just a few yards from her GP practice has made a huge difference to Kath Jones' patients. Jennifer Trueland reports

Health & Society Jennifer Trueland
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Pledge to stand up for resident doctors

BMA elects RDC chair who promises to consolidate on gains made in last year

Pay & Contracts Tim Tonkin
depression computer

Investment scheme scare for doctors

BMA urges caution to anyone looking at workplace JV plans

Life at Work Tim Tonkin
Budd

Call to incorporate wellbeing into training

Doctor urges medical profession to integrate self-care into education

Doctors' Wellbeing Tim Tonkin

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