Mary McCarthy

IDF committing war crimes

Addressing racism and anti-migrant sentiment in the UK – supporting our international medical workforce Following the Unite the Kingdom march, the BMA re-confirms its opposition to racism and xenophobia

The BMA stands firmly against all forms of racism and xenophobia. International doctors are central to the NHS, yet too many face discrimination and hostility. We're calling for stronger protections, inclusivity, and respect so all doctors can thrive.
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General practice across England | Institute for Government What does patient satisfaction across England tell us about GPs surgeries' performance?

NEW REPORT: How does patient satisfaction with general practice vary in England? And what do patients value in their practice?

We find that patients prefer:
- More GP partners
- More GP appts
- More F2F appts
- Smaller list sizes

Other findings👇

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…in this model, as a precaution, while the facts can be established
 
Patients shouldn’t have to worry that what they tell their GP will get fed to AI models without the full range of safeguards in place to dictate how that data is shared

@bma_gp

This:

4. Extend NHSResolution for IG liabilities

5. Govt explicit preference GPs lead SNP & parity of opportunity @ MNP level

This is a critical juncture for the profession

We want to work w Govt to secure solutions, not create problems

But GPs need to see action

The results are in: GPs do an amazing job Despite the severe pressures family doctors are under they have seen 30 million patients in one month alone, finds survey

Great article by James here: on the back of @wesstreeting’s letter to GPs this week: (in thread)

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@BMA_GP have articulated our concerns professionally & in good faith

GPs have been labelled “laggards” & “blockers of progress” despite eRS; EPS; GPSoC; GPC-UR read access; 99% surgeries on cloud-based telephony; & access higher than any point in 77 yr Hx of NHS: 1.5m pts/day

Govt now need to *listen* to our solutions for how to avoid potential disputes, and how this won’t cost Treasury a penny.

Equally true:

@TheBMA warns Secretary of State the NHS will die, should Labour lose the next election, because they refused to work with Drs & imposed unevidenced top-down reforms & dangerous contracts risking patient safety…

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@BMA_GP @rcgp @TheDA_UK

BMA has also “been horrified” by this attack
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Israeli government bombed Nasser hospital and then bombed the rescuers who rushed to help. This is something all Medical Associations should be concerned about. A war crime against a health care system

MESSAGE OF HOPE : Stand with humanitarian workers Healthcare workers are risking everything to save lives in crisis zones. Help us show them they are not alone and there’s hope for a better future.

I just shared my message of hope for the future with @dotwuk.bsky.social - standing with humanitarian workers. 💙 Please take a moment to send your own message of hope and support today.
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UEMO General Assembly in Helsinki

Let’s hope David Lammy responds to this.

Israeli displacement orders in Gaza are psychological warfare Israeli forces are using last-minute displacement orders as part of their campaign of ethnic cleansing in Gaza.

"I don’t know how to answer when colleagues ask me where they can go with their children in the middle of the night. We are running out of options to stay alive."

Israeli displacement orders in Gaza are psychological warfare: www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/israe...

Let’s hope David Lammy responds to this.

Gaza doctor describes daily struggle after health system collapse The BBC joins a GP in Gaza as she sees dozens of patients, struggling to treat them with a dwindling supply of drugs.

Doing all this, while still having your own children to care for, and fear for.

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#Sudan: Doctors Without Borders teams provide medical care and supplies to displaced people arriving daily.

Since April 2023, conflict has displaced 11 million people, with many seeking refuge in the Nuba Mountains.

Hear from Ana Elisa Bekenn, Project Coordinator.

The NHS is not a good employer

New doctors only being told job location with weeks to spare Health bosses are accused of keeping resident doctors in the dark about their first position.

BBC News - New doctors only being told job location with weeks to spare - BBC News
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Achieving gender justice for global health equity: the Lancet Commission on gender and global health Achieving gender justice in global health—which we define as encompassing the realisation of universal rights in relation to health equity and gender equality, while also addressing the drivers of gen...

🌍✨ The pursuit of #GenderJustice in global health is not simply an aspiration—it’s a necessity for 📈 health outcomes & addressing inequities.

Explore the intricate relationship between gender & health, obstacles to progress & key recommendations in a new Lancet Commission ➡️ hubs.li/Q03g3_-n0

Module 5 public hearings timetable - UK Covid-19 Inquiry The independent public inquiry to examine the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK

This week was the final week of hearings for Module 5, and the BMA delivered its closing oral statement to the Inquiry on Thursday. covid19.public-inquiry.uk/module-5-pub... (6/6)

#Syria: Following recent violence in western Syria that killed and injured hundreds, Doctors Without Borders provided trauma kits with vital medical items to hospitals in Latakia, Baniyas, & Tartous and Jisr al Shughur, in collaboration with the health authorities.

Five years since COVID-19 pandemic, five lessons about Canadian health care On the fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic being declared, a look at how the Canadian Medical Association took action to protect the health care system.

Five years ago, the @who.int declared #COVID19 a global pandemic. As great swaths of the world locked down, hospitals became burdened by a rapidly spreading illness, and Canadian health care was irrevocably changed.

Here's a look at what we've learned since then.

Following the @mrcpuk.bsky.social exams debacle, we’re pushing for a transparent, coordinated, and compassionate response. 

Instead we have seen inertia and cruelty.

Today is Canadian Women Physicians Day – a critical time to applaud the invaluable contributions of women in the medical profession, whilst also recognizing there's a lot of work ahead of us.

We must continue to support women in medicine to ensure a fully equitable future of Canadian health.

Israeli authorities have instrumentalized humanitarian needs by using aid as a bargaining chip in ceasefire negotiations as people’s electricity supply has been cut off and aid has been blocked from entering Gaza. www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/israe...

Israeli authorities must stop using aid as a tool of war Humanitarian aid should never be used as a bargaining chip.

#Gaza: Israeli authorities have instrumentalized humanitarian needs by using aid as a bargaining chip in ceasefire negotiations as people’s electricity supply has been cut off and aid has been blocked from entering Gaza.

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Screenshot of letter to Professor Sir Steve Powis National Medical Director, NHS England Dr Navina Evans CBE Chief Workforce, Training and Education Officer, NHS England

In a letter sent yesterday, @drphilbanfield.bsky.social has again asked the NHS to implement a mandatory scope of practice for these roles to protect patients.