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The Doctor

16 February 2022
Sexism and surgery

A recent paper in a medical journal about sexual assault generated a huge response which suggested the issue is a long way from being overcome.

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BMA in the news
BMA in the news

Top story (The Guardian): Banning telemedicine abortion puts politics before women’s health, says BMA.
Visa costs driving doctors from the NHS, warns BMA
Visa costs driving doctors from the NHS, warns BMA

Overseas doctors on a path to settlement should be granted free indefinite leave to remain in recognition of their vital services to the NHS, the BMA has argued

JMF 2022 is a time of change
JMF 2022 is a time of change

The junior members forum is an exciting opportunity for us to learn, network and take an active role in influencing BMA policy
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Pay campaign Fair pay for junior doctors in England Junior doctors have made an enormous contribution and a significant sacrifice during the past two years. And yet their pay continues to be eroded by the government.
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ARM 2022 Your BMA: the ARM is changing The BMA annual representative meeting is evolving to include more members than ever before.
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LGBTQ+ survey BMA and GLADD survey Take part in this survey as we aim to improve understanding of doctors’ and medical students’ experiences at work and medical school.
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Health and Care Bill Act now - wrong Bill, wrong time Raise awareness of the Health and Care Bill and its impact - it is the wrong bill, at the wrong time. Download the activist pack and write to your MP.
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