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The vital importance of patient information

WebPublished: Friday 28 May 2021. Patient information is fundamental to effective, patient-centred, quality care. It rightly considers patients as partners in their care, empowering …

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Co-production and collaboration can improve healthcare

WebCo-production forms the foundation of safe, effective, inclusive, accessible, and efficient healthcare. It is the collaborative practice of clinicians, researchers, …

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The public health response by UK governments to COVID-19

WebFirst wave (Feb 2020 - Sept 2020) The UK failed to act quickly in response to the emergence of COVID-19. There was no clear policy approach at the start of the …

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Race inequalities and ethnic disparities in healthcare

WebEthnic minority disparities in NHS workforce. A 2018 BMA survey found that despite the growing numbers of black, Asian and minority ethnic doctors, 45% of them didn't feel …

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Adults at risk, confidentiality and disclosure of information

WebAdults at risk, confidentiality and the disclosure of information. Confidentiality is essential to the development of a trusting professional relationship between doctors …

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Autonomy or self-determination as a medical student

WebIn medical practice, autonomy is usually expressed as the right of competent adults to make informed decisions about their own medical care. The principle underlies …

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Closing the gender health gap: the importance of a Women’s

WebThe Women’s Health Strategy aims to improve women’s health, place their voices at the centre of their care needs, and improve their access to healthcare. The …

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The law and ethics of abortion

Web2 British Medical Association The law and ethics of abortion BMA views Key points – Abortion is lawful in England, Scotland, and Wales provided the criteria in the Abortion …

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The Health and Care Act

WebThe Government has passed the Health and Care Act 2022 which proposes health reforms in England. We explain what it means for ICSs and commissioning in the …

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Mental health pressures data analysis

WebThis page provides analysis on the pressures placed on mental health services, including access to services, workforce, and funding and is updated monthly …

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An NHS under pressure

WebThe NHS is experiencing some of the most severe pressures in its 75-year history. The COVID-19 pandemic is just the tip of the iceberg - the health service has …

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Medical appraisals

WebA medical appraisal is: a process of facilitated self-review supported by information gathered from the full scope of your work. The supporting evidence you …

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Quality and outcomes framework (QOF)

WebChanges to the framework in England 2021/22. To support practice stability and recovery, QOF 2021/22 is based on the indicator set agreed for 2020/21, with very …

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Care navigation and triage in general practice

WebCare navigation is a process done by care coordinators, appropriately trained reception or other practice staff, to signpost to the most appropriate clinician or …

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Key arguments used in the debate on physician-assisted dying

Web3 British Medical Association Key arguments used in the debate on physician-assisted dying Those who oppose the BMA adopting a neutral position often use the following …

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Consent and refusal by adults with decision-making capacity

Web4 British Medical Association Ethics Toolkit Consent and refusal by adults with decision-making capacity 1 The GMC also advises, at paragraph 7, that whilst it would be …

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Doctors’ titles: explained

WebBritish Medical Association Doctor’s titles: explained 5 What are consultants? Consultants are senior doctors that have completed full medical training in a specialised area of …

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