Controversy grows around GP at Hand service after minister’s endorsement

The current postcode lottery cannot continue.”. Dr Richard Vautrey, GP committee chair at doctors’ union the BMA said his organisation welcomed the minister’s support for IT, but said proper thought

Is print the new vinyl?

And over 100, 000 HCPs still receive free weekly BMA News at their home every Saturday. .

Connected Healthcare

This is unpopular with doctors, with just 8% believing this amount of time is adequate, according to the British Medical Association (BMA).

UK e-cigarette advert comes under fire

The British Medical Association (BMA) wrote to the ASA, claiming the campaign for VIP e-cigarettes sexualises and glamorises e-cigarettes. ... The advertisement] directly contravenes regulations stating that marketing for e-cigarettes must be socially

Good practice in blood clot care recognised at awards

The first QiC Anticoagulation awards event took place at BMA House in London, celebrating the work of healthcare professionals working within the field of anticoagulation in the UK and Ireland.

Digital

Medical education

Digital disruption

That cloud-based tool, called the BioModel Analyzer (BMA), brings alive the millions of potential changes in cell signalling that make cancer cells multiply uncontrollably.

Interview: David Haslam, NICE

as president of both the British Medical Association (BMA) and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). ... His previous roles at the BMA and RCGP have been very much UK-focused, but he is now in charge of a body the decisions of which affect

Scottish cabinet reshuffle sees Alex Neil made health secretary

Although we had our differences she did listen to the views of the medical profession and her honest and forthright approach built a strong working relationship between government and the BMA ... He enters his new role at a 'difficult and interesting time

Jeremy Hunt replaces Andrew Lansley as UK Health Secretary

The view was more positive from healthcare organisations, however, with the British Medical Association (BMA) welcoming a “fresh opportunity” following the departure of Lansley, who provoked much disapproval from the body ... The BMA's deputy chair

Unique forum will unite NHS and industry to drive innovation

Senior representatives from pharma, med tech and the NHS are invited to attend this exclusive event at BMA House in London, which will feature presentations from high profile speakers within the

Hunt vs Hawking: We'll call it a draw

Kenneth Clarke lived through it, but never smiled again. Alan Milburn won the grudging respect of the BMA, but left politics forever after his stint in the hot seat.

Junior Doctor contracts – PR winners and losers

there!  . BMA – With the moral upper hand in the debate and the driving force behind demanding changes to the new junior doctor contract, the BMA on the whole have come out ... A tricky tight-rope to walk and it will be interesting to see how the

Leading the conversation in oncology

20:30–21:00 – Close and drinks. Venue BMA House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JP.