More than one thousand doctors revolt over abortion vote
Up to 500 doctors at the British Medical Association ’s annual conference will debate whether the country should decriminalise abortion on Tuesday. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Collaboration is essential for the Future of the Academic Book, finds Academic Book of the Future Report
Tuesday 13 June 2017: Two major new reports published today demonstrate that the future of the academic book is at a crossroads with the number of new book proposals growing rapidly but sales per title continuing to fall. Researchers on the Academic Book of the Future project are recommending that academics and publishers work together to develop a new vision for the sector that embraces technology and focuses on enhancing the readers experience.  The findings of the two-year research initiative, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council in collaboration with The British Library, and led by Dr Samantha Rayner (UC...
Source: News from STM - June 13, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: STM Publishing News Tags: Featured World Source Type: news

BMA announces new council chair
The British Medical Association has today announced its next council chair.   (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - June 2, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Crippling pain: Top doctor questions claims statins cause no side-effects
THE FORMER deputy chairman of the British Medical Association has questioned claims that there are no side-effects from statins, saying they left him with muscle pains so severe he needed MRI scans. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 7, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

‘Serious concern’ over new GP contracts going to private firms
The British Medical Association has expressed “significant concern” about “local GP-led groups” missing out on new contracts around the country to provide additional GP appointments. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - April 27, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

General practice forward view (GPFV) - one year on
A report from the British Medical Association looks at progress of the GPFV one year on from its launch. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - April 26, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

General practice forward view - one year on
This report presents an evaluation of the progress so far on the GPFV, one year on from its launch and it calls for urgent implementation of its promised extra funding after a mixed picture within the first twelve months of delivery.ReportPress release (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - April 24, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Information & Knowledge Service Tags: Changing configuration of health services Developments in primary and community care NHS finances and productivity Source Type: news

‘Some practices are only just clinging on’
Dr Chaand Nagpaul is not afraid to voice his views on the topics that matter to general practice. As the chair of the British Medical Association (BMA) ’s General Practice Committee (GPC), he has fought hard to highlight the crisis in general practice as well as to ensure the profession is well represented within the wider NHS.Hide related content:  Show related contentread more (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - March 27, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: aharrold Tags: *** AskTheExpert: Finance *** Editor ' s Pick *** Featured Patient Access Practice development Practice management Ask The Expert Latest News Personal Practice Source Type: news

Exclusive: NHS England warned over delays to 'vital' funding
NHS England has been warned by the British Medical Association that local commissioners are not making “essential” funding available to struggling GP surgeries, despite promises made that £16m would be spent by the end of this month. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 27, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

BMA updates practices on firearms licensing guidance
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that practices will be allowed to conscientiously object to taking part in the firearm licensing process in its updated guidelines.Hide related content:  Show related contentread more (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - March 10, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: aharrold Tags: *** AskTheExpert: Legal/HR *** Editor ' s Pick Patients Practice management Ask The Expert Latest News Source Type: news

SAS doctor development: summary of resources and further work
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges -The British Medical Association, Health Education England, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and NHS Employers have worked together to produce this guidance on the development of specialty and associate specialist (SAS) doctors in the NHS in England. It aims to help ensure that this group of doctors are helped to remain fit to practice and develop in their careers.GuidanceAcademy of Medical Royal Colleges - publications (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - February 23, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Information & Knowledge Service Tags: Workforce and employment Source Type: news

Financial analysis of the sustainability and transformation plans
This analysis of the 44 STPs in England estimates that £ 9.5bn of capital funding is required to create the infrastructure to deliver the plans. The British Medical Association sent out a series of FOI requests and have compiled information for each STP area on the financial needs required to implement the plans in each area. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - February 22, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

New GP contract for 2017/18
NHS Employers has published a summary of the changes to the GP contract 2017/18 agreed with the British Medical Association. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 7, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

NHS England, government and BMA agree new GP contract for 2017/18
NHS England, the government, and the British Medical Association ’s General Practitioners Committee have reached agreement on changes to the general practice contract in England that will benefit both patients and GPs. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 6, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news