• 22 May 2019
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London terror attack doctor gives evidence at inquest

‘I can't watch them die’, said the junior doctor who ran to the aid of victims at the London Bridge terrorist attack in 2017.

• 21 May 2019
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NHS England to reduce red tape for junior doctors

A new system of data sharing will reduce the administrative burden on junior doctors when changing rotations.

• 17 May 2019
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Investigation raises concerns about MPs’ links to industry

The Institute of Economic Affairs is backed by tobacco industry and is an open critic of public health measures.

• 16 May 2019
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Millions being invested to improve on-call facilities

In 2019-2020, £6.3 million will be allocated to 210 trusts across England.

• 13 May 2019
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Doctors intimidated at NHS Highland, finds review

BMA Scotland says the findings must be a catalyst for change throughout the country.

• 10 May 2019
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BMA ‘deeply disappointed’ with response on shared parental leave for senior doctors

Senior doctors have been told their access to new shared parental leave rules is contingent on accepting restrictions on how redundancy payments are calculated.

• 9 May 2019
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Culture of openness cuts hospital mortality rate

Data from 137 acute trusts in England.

• 6 May 2019
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BMA seeks government inquiry into winter pressures

A new report from the BMA shows ‘consistent pressure’ on NHS services last winter.

• 25 Apr 2019
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8 out of 10 UK doctors are at substantial risk of burnout

Findings from a new BMA survey.

• 22 Apr 2019
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#DontPayToStay campaign against on-call room charges

Trainees are paying around £1,140 a year for non-resident on-call accommodation.

• 19 Apr 2019
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GMC pledges less full FTP investigations

The General Medical Council is putting in place steps designed to reduce the number of unnecessary full fitness-to-practise inquiries.

• 18 Apr 2019
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Senior doctors denied shared parental leave

Senior doctors have been told new rules on shared parental leave will not apply to them unless they trade on their existing contractual rights.

• 15 Apr 2019
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Research questions CQC external hospital inspections

Has the more intensive hospital inspection regimen improved quality of care?

• 11 Apr 2019
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RCS calls on independent hospitals to publish patient safety and outcomes data

The Royal College of Surgeons says changes are needed in reporting requirements for independent hospitals to prevent another Ian Paterson.