Health & Society

Worlds apart

Resident doctors such as Pauline Josiya are often the most senior clinicians in Malawi's public hospitals, working 24-hour shifts, with little break and scant resources. Seren Boyd hears about the challenges she faces and speaks to British doctors involved with a charity which supports medical training in Malawi

Seren Boyd 12.10.26

The conditions for health

Having a charity offering an alternative approach just a few yards from her GP practice has made a huge difference to Kath Jones' patients. Jennifer Trueland reports

Jennifer Trueland 30.09.26

Securing the safeguards

Assisted dying is set to be debated again by MPs in Westminster. The BMA takes a neutral position on changes to the law but continues to work to protect doctors and patients. Seren Boyd reports

Seren Boyd 24.08.26

BMA Giving awards RMBF and Sleep Charity

Association grants funds to organisations who reflect its own vision

Tim Tonkin 20.08.26

Holding on to hope

At two very different events, in response to the climate crisis, doctors create a vision of a sustainable health system. Seren Boyd reports

By Seren Boyd 14.07.26

Doctors unprotected against COVID-19

Inquiry finds government preparation for pandemic left NHS workers and patients in danger

Tim Tonkin 14.07.26

Doctors at risk of ‘intellectual theft’ by robots

Call for legislation to ensure a halt to the unauthorised collection, distribution or commercial use of robotic surgical data

Tim Tonkin 23.06.26

Parity of training opportunity for refugee doctors

Call to offer priority of access to medical training for people fleeing conflict

By Tim Tonkin 23.06.26