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Carl Heneghan on Iain Chalmers: Evidence of a legend
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is highlighting seven research legends whose work has shaped the NHS, as part of its celebrations for the NHS’s 70th birthday and the […]
Nick Ross: GMC, heal thyself
The GMC’s review into how manslaughter is applied in medicine must question whether existing law is fit for purpose […]
Nathan Cantley: Can we please reframe the conversation about post-FY2 destinations?
Instead of trying to fit people into the singular box of core and specialty training, recognise that what juniors do instead is still helping us grow as doctors […]
Gill Cresswell: Why are we surprised by the gender pay gap in medicine?
Modernising Medical Careers has a lot to answer for. As a profession, we need to radically rethink how doctors with childcare responsibilities are supported to achieve their full potential […]
Nigel Hawkes: Blowing hot air on science—Theresa May misses opportunity to forward big data and AI
When prime ministers speak about science, it is wise not to raise your hopes too high. To see it done at all is usually enough to satisfy those with a […]
Times may be tough in healthcare, but we have to keep aspiring to excellence
You have probably seen the advertisements in the papers advertising private healthcare services and encouraging people to bypass NHS services in order to be seen more quickly. This comes at […]
David Jones: How Sheila Sherlock pioneered liver research and inspired a generation
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is highlighting seven research legends whose work has shaped the NHS, as part of its celebrations for the NHS’s 70th birthday and the […]
Jenny Wigram: Personal health budgets—the system should be fitted to patients’ needs
In April it was announced that thousands more patients could qualify for their own personalised NHS budget. Adults who are eligible for continuing healthcare (CHC) funding and children who receive […]
Tim Coleman: Stubbing out the public health problem of an era
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is highlighting seven research legends whose work has shaped the NHS, as part of its celebrations for the NHS’s 70th birthday and the […]