Healthcare Glossary

British Medical Association (BMA)

A voluntary professional association established to look after the professional and personal needs of doctors in all branches of medicine across the UK

The BMA does not control, maintain nor certify doctors, this being the duty of the General Medical Council. In 2011 the association’s headquarters were located in BMA House, Tavistock Square, London. Additionally, the Association has national offices in Cardiff, Belfast, and Edinburgh, a European office in Brussels and a number of offices in English regions. The BMA has a range of  committees and is acknowledged by National Health Service as sole negotiators for doctors. The aim for the BMA is "to promote the medical and allied sciences, and to maintain the honour and interests of the medical profession".

See also:
NHS

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British Medical Association (BMA)