BMA

"Government must change immigration rules to stop doctor exodus, says BMA." (media release - Friday 4 Dec 2009)

Link to external web page.

BMA

New GP practice rating system may not paint an accurate picture of quality, says BMA. [media release Wednesday 14 Oct 2009)

Link to external web page.

BMA

BMA warns trusts against victimising NHS whistle-blowers.

We need to foster a culture of openness in the NHS – BMA comment on Health Committee report (in England).

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BMA Scotland

Doctors call for better sex education in schools.

New figures highlight hidden human cost of alcohol misuse in Scotland.

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BMA Scotland

BMA Scotland GP leader calls on Scottish Government to listen, support and work with GPs to help improve patient care.

NHS should value the innovation and leadership of consultants, says BMA Scotland. [news release]

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BMA Scotland

BMA Scotland response to Audit Scotland report on drugs and alcohol services in Scotland. [link to external webpage]

BMA

Developing general practice, listening to patients - patient, GP and stakeholder consultation. [link to external webpage]

BMA

A lack of evidence based policies threatens general practice, warns GP leader (BMA Scotland).
http://web2.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/SGOY-7Q3DMS?OpenDocument&vw=wfmscBMA

Scotland launches ground-breaking consultation on the way ahead for general practice.
http://web2.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/GGRT-7PRM5D?OpenDocument&vw=wfmsc

BMA

BMA launches campaign to promote fair trade of medical supplies ahead of Fair Trade Fortnight (news release issued Monday 23 Feb 2009).
http://web2.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/SGOY-7PEF3V?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

BMA launches new handbook for salaried GPs (news release issued Thursday 12 Feb 2009).
http://web2.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/SGOY-7P7K6A?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

GPs should not be rewarded for cutting referral rates, says BMA (news release issued Wednesday 04 Feb 2009).
http://web2.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/RSPO-7NVEC3?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

British Medical Association

NHS constitution – feelgood factor not enough, says BMA.
http://web2.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/SGOY-7NHEWM?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

BMA

BMA response to consultation on the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
http://web2.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/SGOY-7N9DRU?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

Government must address flaws in its health reforms says, BMA.
http://web2.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/SGOY-7N8L2M?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

BMA Scotland

BMA Scotland response to the National Hand Hygiene Survey.
http://web2.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/HREY-7N9MHK?OpenDocument&vw=wfmsc

BMA Scotland

BMA Scotland report – The quality and outcomes framework: modernising healthcare delivery and improving the management of patients with long term conditions.
http://web2.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/GGRT-7M5LCQ?OpenDocument&vw=wfmsc

BMA Scotland response to Audit Scotland report on NHS performance.
http://web2.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/GGRT-7LYKG9?OpenDocument&vw=wfmsc

Public health challenges are not the only health challenges for Scotland in 2009, warns
Scotland's top doctor (BMA Scotland chair).
http://web2.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/GGRT-7MSDGM?OpenDocument&vw=wfmsc

BMA Scotland

BMA Scotland comment on first annual report for the NHS in Scotland (issued by BMA Scotland Friday 28 Nov 2008).
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/GGRT-7LTGH8?OpenDocument&vw=wfmsc

Direct elections to NHS Boards will not improve public engagement, says BMA Scotland (issued by BMA Scotland Wednesday 19 Nov 2008).
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/GGRT-7LHLVP?OpenDocument&vw=wfmsc

European Working Time Directive – time is running out, warns BMA Scotland (issued by BMA Scotland Friday 28 Nov 2008).
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/HREY-7LSDKY?OpenDocument&vw=wfmsc

British Medical Association

New consultation recognises value of NHS general practice, says BMA Scotland (press release issued Wednesday 22 Oct 2008).
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/GGRT-7KNCE7?OpenDocument&vw=wfmsc

Overall picture of NHS is one of improvement, agrees doctors' leader (Press release issued Thursday 16 Oct 2008).
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/STRE-7KFJHQ?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

British Medical Association

BMA Scotland welcomes First Minister's commitment to NHS General Practice - http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/GGRT-7J5JEK?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

British Medical Association

BMA response to new information on polyclinics
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/GFLR-7HRKCN?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

BMA Scotland response to the Scottish Government's proposed strategy to tackle alcohol misuse
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/HREY-7HPDWY?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

Clock is ticking on Junior Doctors' hours, BMA warns
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/SGOY-7HRH4D?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

PFI a millstone for NHS, BMA says
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/SGOY-7J3JV7?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

British Medical Association

Unions call for simplified funding for health students (issued Thursday 07 Aug 2008)
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/PGAY-7HAJQT?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

British Medical Association

Linking surgeons' pay to outcome too simplistic, says BMA
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/SGOY-7GRCF4?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

New appraisal system must be good for patients and fair to doctors, says BMA leader
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/SGOY-7GTD5M?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

British Medical Association

Benefits of new GP contract to patients recognised in new Audit Scotland report
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/HREY-7G6CTV?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

BMA response to the chief medical officer's annual report
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/PGAY-7GJHDP?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

Cross-border treatment plans must not erode equality, BMA says
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/DBLD-7G6J7D?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms

NHS reforms could threaten medical research, BMA warns
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/SGOY-7G6GA7?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms