All British Medical Association (BMA) articles – Page 47
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NewsDoctors' leaders warn on rising population
New GP practices should be established in areas with growing populations, the British Medical Association has said.
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NewsPlans to scrap GP practice boundaries draw fire
The British Medical Association and the NHS Alliance last week stepped up their opposition to government plans to scrap GP practice boundaries within 12 months.
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NewsDH delays student funds shake-up
The Department of Health has decided to delay implementation of proposals to shake up doctor and nurse training funding for at least another year.
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NewsFour nations research reignites row over targets
A report comparing the healthcare systems within the UK has reignited the political row over targets.
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NewsTories promise out of hours review
The Conservatives have said that they will review NHS out-of-hours care if they win the forthcoming general election, following the death of a 70-year-old Cambridge man who was given an overdose by an overtired locum.
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NewsPublic health at risk from TV product placement - BMA
Doctors’ leaders have become the latest in a series of groups to express concerns over plans for US-style product placement on UK television.
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CommentJon Restell: could the NHS ever be like this?
People tell me I am good at predictions, so here is my month by month forecast for 2010.
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NewsNew DH guidance responds to choose and book concerns
The Department of Health has issued new guidance on using choose and book in response to concerns the system is “often unpopular with professionals”.
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NewsPCTs left to vaccinate under fives against swine flu after GPs reject deal
Primary care trusts have been landed with responsibility for vaccinating all children aged between six months and five years against swine flu, after a deal could not be reached with GP leaders.
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NewsBMA calls for an end to 'slash and burn' policies
The British Medical Association has launched its general election “manifesto”, which says political parties must not adopt a “slash and burn” approach to NHS finances and services.
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NewsReport highlights gender gap in doctors' salaries
The NHS pays thousands of pounds more to male doctors than their female counterparts, a report by the British Medical Association claims.
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NewsStudy reveals NHS Scotland's CO2 emissions
Fresh targets requiring the NHS in Scotland to boost its energy efficiency and slash greenhouse gas emissions are expected, following the latest health service CO2 emissions study.
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News‘Clunky’ GP contracts raise questions on quality
There are huge variations in what different PCTs pay for the same services, yet there is no detectable correlation between cost and quality or patient satisfaction. Sally Gainsbury looks at why commissioning has not yet addressed these stark contrasts
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NewsAndy Burnham promises to protect primary care budgets
Health secretary Andy Burnham has promised to do “everything he can” to protect primary care budgets from public sector spending cuts.
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LeaderA shot in the arm for GPs as they eye swine flu profits
Why is the government shovelling yet more money to GPs?
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NewsNHS practice manager network launched
The NHS Alliance has launched a new network designed to help practice managers influence policy and promote best practice in primary care.
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NewsSwine flu hotline 'not needed in Wales'
GP leaders in Wales have said there is no need for the country to sign up to the national pandemic flu phone line, which is operating in England.
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NewsScottish BMA appoints new chairman
The British Medical Association in Scotland has appointed a new chairman to take over from Aberdeen consultant Peter Terry, who has held the position for five years.
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NewsNHS IT's local future
The Department of Health has quietly turned away from central control of IT. But what will replace it? And what will happen if there is a change of government? Dave West reports