Last year, more than 800,000 patients took part in research studies in the NHS supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)—a record level. Innovation is one of the […]
Guest writers
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 […]
Clare Gerada: Awareness of suicide is important, but more vital are formalised measures to prevent it
While suicide is rare, it happens often enough that many doctors have been personally affected by a colleague, friend or family member taking their own lives. Estimates for the numbers […]
Lucinda Hiam: Access to healthcare makes financial sense
NHS charging regulations for people without adequate documentation are immoral, unethical, and cost the NHS far more in the long run, says Lucinda Hiam […]
Emma Plunkett: Consultant fatigue—from anecdote to evidence
Recent research into the prevalence and impact of fatigue on health workers should be a call to action, says Emma Plunkett […]
Anthony Montgomery: Connecting healthcare professionals’ wellbeing and clinical practice
The logic of connecting healthcare professionals’ wellbeing and the enhancement of clinical practice should be obvious when we consider the substantial evidence-base which shows that how we perform is symbiotically […]