The BMJ continues to publish a wide range of opinion pieces. These are now published on bmj.com. https://www.bmj.com/news/opinion For more information about how to submit an opinion piece, please read the author instructions here: https://www.bmj.com/content/bmj-opinion […]
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Ann Robinson’s research reviews—29 October 2021
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