The enduring importance of doctors in a high-tech world is their human connection to patients, says Rachel Clarke […]
Month: September 2019
David Oliver: The view from the conference lectern
Preparing a talk for a medical conference is an arduous and often thankless task. Let’s give speakers a break, says David Oliver […]
Torsten Rackoll: Null but not void—the effectiveness of aerobic exercise following subacute stroke
New research demonstrates the importance of negative results, says Torsten Rackoll […]
Gauging the validity of cancer drug trials: a call for collaboration
In a new research paper published in The BMJ, we examine the evidence base supporting the European Medicines Agency (EMA)’s approval of cancer drugs. Of 32 new cancer drugs approved […]
Alex Nowbar’s journal review—18 September 2019
Alex Nowbar reviews the latest research from the top medical journals […]
R.L Burke: Bedside Betsy (2100: A Health Odyssey short stories)
Where’s little Ava?” I asked. Strange – it seemed I should know the answer to that. Hadn’t she just been in my arms, nursing? I felt light-headed, but it had […]
Anna Howells: There is only science eventually
Anna Howells introduces 2100: A Health Odyssey, the science-fiction writing competition breathing life into the discussion about healthcare, past, present and future. Return to BMJ Opinion over the next week […]
Hussain Jafri: Fighting for patient safety and advocacy in Pakistan
Partnership is key to bringing patient centred healthcare to Pakistan and the world, says Hussain Jafri […]
Regina Mariam Namata Kamoga: In the past the views of patients were not respected
The WHO initiative for patient advocacy is helping local activists to improve patient safety in Uganda and beyond, says Regina Mariam Namata Kamoga […]
Amandip Sidhu: Doctors are dying from stigma
In November 2018 my brother killed himself. He was 48 years old. He was a hard working consultant cardiologist whose motivation in life was to serve his patients. His death […]