Elisabeth Mahase

How can I get involved in research as a doctor? There are many ways doctors can get involved in research, from assisting with small projects to becoming a clinical academic. Elisabeth Mahase asks the experts where doctors should start “Start by ex...

“Doctors at all stages can contribute meaningfully to research without formal qualifications beyond their medical degree. Many begin by joining existing projects, helping with data collection or recruitment, or contributing to analyses." #MedicalResearch

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Two Muslim doctors share dates at sunset

As Ramadan approaches, doctors share their advice on fasting while working... www.bmj.com/content/392/...

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Two Muslim doctors share dates at sunset

As Ramadan approaches, doctors share their advice on fasting while working... www.bmj.com/content/392/...

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How can I get involved in research as a doctor? There are many ways doctors can get involved in research, from assisting with small projects to becoming a clinical academic. Elisabeth Mahase asks the experts where doctors should start “Start by ex...

Want to get involved in research as a doctor? Read our careers clinic Q&A and find out where to start 👇

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Professor Rosalind Smyth CBE FMedSci, VP (Clinical), Academy of Medical Sciences, next to a quote that reads: "What matters isn’t following a prescribed path but finding opportunities that align with your interests and developing them systematically."

“What matters isn’t following a prescribed path but finding opportunities that align with your interests” ✨

Prof @rosalindsmyth.bsky.social, VP (Clinical) at the Academy, shares her advice for doctors getting into research with @bmj.com

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How can I get involved in research as a doctor? There are many ways doctors can get involved in research, from assisting with small projects to becoming a clinical academic. Elisabeth Mahase asks the experts where doctors should start “Start by ex...

Want to get involved in research as a doctor? Read our careers clinic Q&A and find out where to start 👇

@bmj.com @azeem-majeed.bsky.social @acmedsci.bsky.social
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Survey reveals Britons value human journalism and worry about use of AI Members of the public in the UK place huge value on real human-generated journalism and are deeply distrustful of AI in the media.

Survey reveals Britons value human journalism and worry about use of AI pressgazette.co.uk/news/survey-...

What should I eat on long shifts? Eating right can help doctors get through those 13 hour shifts. Elisabeth Mahase hears from the experts Clare Thornton-Wood, registered dietitian and British Dietetic Association spokesperson, says, ...

"Well planned nutrition can make the difference between simply getting through a shift and finishing it feeling more alert and in better shape..."

Read all the practical advice from dietitians and doctors below @bmj.com
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How attacking healthcare has become a strategy of war Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan have put a spotlight on attacks on healthcare facilities and staff in conflict zones. The BMJ looks at the data, which seem to show a new strategy of war: removing civilians’ ...

How attacking healthcare has become a strategy of war by my amazing colleagues Will Stahl-Timmins, @emahase.bsky.social, with help from our intern Madeline Hutcheson www.bmj.com/content/391/...

(I have a co-byline on this but the core was Will and Elisabeth!)

Ministers seek power to control NHS drug approvals to support US pharma deal Plans to give ministers more power over the UK drug watchdog risk opening the door to political interference in decisions over new treatments, health economists have warned. The plans, subject to con...

Plans to give government ministers more power over NICE risks opening the door to political interference in decisions over new treatments, health economists have warned.

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Careers clinic: My colleague made a racist comment—what should I do? Read all the advice: www.bmj.com/content/391/...

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💡Resident doctors starting a new rotation? WRDC members share tips!
✅ Don’t forget the essentials – Divya Singh
✅ Plan your learning goals – Imogen John
Read their advice in the BMJ blog 👉 www.bmj.com/content/391/...

How can I prepare for the first day of a new rotation?

Starting a new rotation can be daunting, but a little planning can help ease the transition, @emahase.bsky.social hears
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Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out

1,600+ fossil fuel lobbyists at COP30, outnumbering every delegation except Brazil

This isn’t ‘dialogue’; it’s the industry responsible for the crisis hijacking the negotiations meant to stop it

If this doesn’t make you furious, you’re not paying attention

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How do I deal with a racist patient? Sadly, most doctors will come across patients who make racist comments. Ingrid Torjesen finds out how to handle them Mark Swindells, assistant director, standards and ethics, at the General Medical C...

“I recall one particular incident while I was on a night shift clerking a patient who stated, ‘I don’t bloody believe it. The doctor’s a bloody black bastard.’ I was 18 weeks pregnant with twins and felt completely helpless."

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Looking for a doctor to write some advice on preparing to give evidence to a coroner's court.

It would be about 300 words. DM or email me - emahase@bmj.com - if you're interested!

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I'm looking for a doctor to write 300 words for @bmj.com re advice on what to do if your colleague makes a racist comment.

Get in touch if you're interested! DMs open or email - emahase@bmj.com

I care about the climate crisis but what can I actually do?

From small daily adjustments to influencing national policy, doctors can make a difference, @emahase.bsky.social hears

Care about climate change but feeling a bit helpless?

In this year's annual climate issue of @bmj.com doctors share their advice on practical actions doctors can take...

Read all the advice here: www.bmj.com/content/391/...

How can doctors prepare for specialty training interviews?

"You cannot have too much help or practice."

As specialty training interviews approach, @emahase.bsky.social hears advice from those who have been through them
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Attacks on healthcare (2020-24)

Number of attacks by geographical location

Healthcare worker deaths and injuries in selected countries (2020-24)

Kidnappings and arrests of healthcare workers

Attacks on healthcare workers and facilities have surged in the past five years.

Our new data visualisations unpack this disturbing trend and its impact on global health
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I'm looking for doctors to write for @bmj.com re advice for trainees on preparing for a new rotation.

Get in touch if you're interested! DMs open or email - emahase@bmj.com

✍️'Supporting our colleagues who are at risk of burnout has never been more important'

SCC chair Dr Joanna Bredski writes in @bmj.com on how doctors can support colleagues who are struggling ⬇️

Willett illustration shows a healthcare worker opening their locker, looking towards a distressed colleague.

“Two of the simplest yet most effective things you can do are to listen and to demonstrate empathy."

I think my colleague is struggling, what can I do? @emahase.bsky.social
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Careers clinic: I think my colleague is struggling, what can I do?

Read all the advice: www.bmj.com/content/390/...

Weight loss jabs: Patients are using black market to obtain drugs still in clinical trials, experts warn More needs to be done to crack down on the black market for weight loss jabs, experts, warn, where patients are ordering counterfeit versions of drugs that are still in clinical trials. Speaking to t...

Patients are ordering counterfeit versions of weight loss drugs that are still in clinical trials, experts have warned.

They say more needs to be done to crackdown on the dangerous illicit market.

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What adjustments can I ask for as a pregnant doctor?

It’s crucial that pregnant doctors know their rights and who to ask for support, @emahase.bsky.social hears
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Mounjaro: Less than half of England has NHS access to jab months after roll-out, distressing patients and GPs Less than half of England has access to tirzepatide (Mounjaro) through general practices, despite the NHS roll-out of the weight-loss jab having officially started over two months ago, The BMJ can dis...

I was on @bbc5live.bsky.social breakfast this morning talking about the @bmj.com investigation into NHS weight loss drugs from @emahase.bsky.social. Only 18/42 ICBs are prescribing Mounjaro two months after phased roll out started. Only 9 had funding for the first cohort. www.bmj.com/content/390/...

More than 100 international doctors and health workers who have volunteered in Gaza have signed an open letter urging the global community to take action to protect civilians and healthcare workers from Israel’s "catastrophic and targeted assault"
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What can I do if a member of the public starts filming me at work? NHS staff are increasingly reporting inappropriate filming by the public. Elisabeth Mahase hears what they can do Alan Lofthouse, Unison deputy head of health, says, “Healthcare workers must be able ...

NHS staff are increasingly reporting inappropriate filming by members of the public while they're trying to work.

Here's what you can do if you find yourself in this situation 👇

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