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The human factor: the effects of remote working on doctor and patient

The pandemic saw a rapid shift in general practice towards remote care and many of the innovations remain in hybrid form – but what effect do they have on patients? Two leading GPs set out to find out the answers and came to some worrying conclusions

By Peter Blackburn 11.11.24

Call for higher driving licence form reimbursement

GPs penalised for not raising fee for medical reviews with regards to driving, says BMA

By Tim Tonkin 07.11.24

Hopes restored: from Kabul to Dundee

When the Taliban banned women from higher education, female medical students in Afghanistan lost their futures overnight. But a group have made it to Scotland where, despite having to start all over again, they are determined to succeed

By Jennifer Trueland 21.10.24

In living memory

As a tree commemorating the lives of doctors who have died by suicide is planted as a living memorial at BMA House, the association calls for change in the fight for improving mental wellbeing in NHS

By Tim Tonkin 10.10.24

The name they deserve

The term resident doctor will apply to all doctors from foundation year 1 to those who obtain the certificate of completion of training

By Tim Tonkin 23.09.24

Taking a stand

An experienced GP found himself under attack by bullies so decided to blow the whistle. Although the decision took its toll on his life it vanquished a workplace spectre which was ruining his colleagues’ lives as well

By Jennifer Trueland 30.08.24

Call to improve support for whistle-blowers

Majority of doctors who took part in survey encountered obstacles when raising concerns

By Jennifer Trueland 30.08.24

High Court rules RCGP exam attempt policy unlawful

Medical royal college’s position on disabled doctors’ rights quashed after BMA legal action

By Ben Ireland 28.08.24