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Two thirds of ethnic minority doctors experience racism

BMA Scotland survey reveals 'harsh reality' of discrimination

By Jennifer Trueland 20.02.25

‘This can’t go on’

They were the words of a coroner but it didn't take a legal expert to recognise the harm wrought by a system where work is intense, admissions of ill-health carry a stigma and support services are either under financial threat or non-existent. Ben Ireland reports

By Ben Ireland 18.02.25

GMC calling PAs 'medical professionals' puts safety at risk, court hears

BMA brings High Court challenge to GMC over 'irrational' description of physician associates and anaesthesia associates

By Tim Tonkin 14.02.25

Nott for the faint hearted

Surgeon David Nott has worked in some of the most dangerous places in the world. He tells Jennifer Trueland why he keeps going back, how he copes and how he is passing on his skills to others

By Jennifer Trueland 14.01.25

Doctors share concerns about demand during winter

NHS not adequately prepared to cope with number of patients, BMA Scotland survey finds

By Jennifer Trueland 31.12.24

Here to help: refugee doctors

Doctors who desperately want to work, in a country that desperately needs doctors – but it’s far from simple for those leaving war-torn countries to practise in the UK. Jennifer Trueland meets two who are benefiting from a scheme to help their language skills, while Tim Tonkin hears about an initiative which offers continuing medical education

By Jennifer Trueland and Tim Tonkin 18.12.24

GPs gain right to review NHS Resolution decisions

Ruling sets a vital precedent for independent contractors, such as dentists, says doctor

By Tim Tonkin 18.12.24

Compensation for whistle-blower surgeon

Doctor who raised patient safety concerns faced 78-week disciplinary process

By Tim Tonkin 03.12.24