Health
British junior doctors call off planned strike
Junior doctors in Britain called off a planned strike on Monday after last-minute talks with ministers, the British Medical Association (BMA) said.
Dec 1, 2015
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Health
Patients must not be forced to choose between easier access and continuity of care
RCGP says that reducing waiting times for a GP appointment must be a priority for politicians and the incoming government
Mar 6, 2015
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UK medical schools are not attracting enough GPs
UK medical schools are not attracting enough would-be GPs, argues a senior academic in The BMJ this week.
Oct 28, 2014
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Health experts find Physician Associates provide efficient care for patients and can take the pressure off GPs
A study into the impact on the NHS of a new type of health worker who help doctors has shown they can help relieve pressure on general practitioners (GPs).
Jun 10, 2014
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EU comparison: Austrians go more often to the doctor but are not healthier
Mr and Mrs Austria visit specialists, outpatient clinics and hospitals particularly often when compared with the rest of Europe. However, health and life expectation do not profit from this accordingly. Kathryn Hoffmann, ...
Jan 8, 2014
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Study raises questions over discrimination in GP exam
Concerns over discrimination in the UK general practitioner examination are raised in a study by The University of Manchester published on bmj.com today.
Sep 27, 2013
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Cardiology
Reimbursement systems influence achievement of cholesterol targets
The type of healthcare reimbursement system influences the achievement of cholesterol targets, reveals research presented at ESC Congress 2013 today by Dr. Anselm Kai Gitt from Germany. The subanalysis of the Dyslipidemia ...
Sep 1, 2013
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Health
NHS patient information leaflets are 'inaccurate, inconsistent and confusing'
The NHS's patient information leaflets are "inaccurate, inconsistent, and confusing – and effort is duplicated" argues GP Margaret McCartney in BMJ.
Jul 30, 2013
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Local GP intervention a positive step for women living in fear of their partner
A world first trial has found intervention by general practitioners (GPs) in cases of domestic violence made impacts on women's symptoms of depression but not their quality of life.
Apr 18, 2013
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Health
Mobile phones could carry end-of-life care wishes
Mobile phones should be used to express and store our end-of-life medical care preferences, experts say.
Apr 10, 2013
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