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Speaking up
The BMA presidency is the latest in a string of high-profile roles for Martin McKee, a doctor described as an ‘inescapable presence’ in the arena of public health. He talks to Peter Blackburn about Brexit, the economy, and his upcoming presidential project which aims to inspire doctors
The Doctor
Friday 7 July 2023
Patients recording consultations
Our guidance answers if patients can record doctors without permission or covertly, how to respond when a patient asks to record their appointment and what to do if a covert recording is posted online.
BMA guidance
The cost of speaking up
Describing the horrors of life under the Taliban has led to doctor Muhib Shinwari fearing for his safety and having to look elsewhere for work. Leaving the country may now be his only option
The Doctor
Wednesday 15 June 2022
Patients presenting with dental problems
The number of patients seeking dental advice from their GP is increasing. This guidance informs GPs of their obligations to patients who request emergency dental treatment, or ask for an NHS prescription for drugs.
BMA guidance
Tuesday 8 September 2020
Communicating with patients
Guidance on communicating with patients about access to GP-held patient records.
Thursday 2 November 2023
Locking down and speaking up
Doctors must be allowed to expose injustices at work without fear of recrimination during the COVID-19 crisis, write University of Birmingham Freedom to Speak Up guardian Julian Bion and head of inclusion Byron Batten
News
Wednesday 13 May 2020