Scottish Conference Our Primary Focus 14 Aug 2019August 19, 2019 While I want to resist the urge to warn that the nights are beginning to draw in, there’s no doubt we are now heading into late summer. Schools are going…
Pensions A significant summer for doctors across Scotland 9 Aug 2019August 14, 2019 The summer months are not usually a hotbed of medico-political activity, but this year the warm climate (even up in Aberdeen!) has been accompanied by significant developments on a number…
#JnrDocRights Rota monitoring is a patient safety issue #JnrDocRights 8 Aug 2019 Unlike Christmas, monitoring typically comes twice a year. There’s also less in the way of festive cheer when you have to record your working hours on top of actually working…
Lewis Morrison… BMA Scotland respond to Westminster pension tax announcement 7 Aug 2019October 3, 2019 The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and the Chancellor have today announced a number of changes, including a new consultation on full pension flexibility, a commitment from the…
#JnrDocRights #JnrDocRights – rotas 7 Aug 2019August 7, 2019 Rotas When should you receive your rota? Junior doctors should receive their rota 6 weeks in advance of starting their post. What to look out for in your rotas? 46…
#ScotlandsDoctors One journey ends, the next begins 5 Aug 2019 If you really want something, and really work hard, and take advantage of opportunities, and never give up, you will find a way. Follow your Dreams. I find this to…
Bullying… Has the NHS forgotten about those who deliver care? 31 Jul 2019October 3, 2019 In my speech to the ARM this year, sadly I had to say that bullying and harassment within NHS Scotland had dominated the last 12 months. These problems aren’t by…
Junior Doctors A leap into the unknown… 31 Jul 2019July 30, 2019 My name is Giancarlo, and I have spent the last six years at medical school, and in a few weeks I am going to be starting life as an FY1.…
Junior Doctors Remember your new colleagues this August 30 Jul 2019July 30, 2019 I'm sure you're as enthusiastic about August changeover as I am. Obviously, it's a stressful time for new FY1s due to the nature of the job alone, never mind anything…
#ScotlandsDoctors Colombo to Ayr, a doctor’s journey – Part Two 26 Jul 2019July 25, 2019 I found my training was more eventful and enjoyable than my university life. The Sri Lankan postgraduate training involves passing the Masters part one and commencing training as a registrar.…
#ScotlandsDoctors Colombo to Ayr, a doctor’s journey – Part One 25 Jul 2019July 26, 2019 My name is Thisara C Weerasuriya, and I started my medical life as a student of the Colombo Medical Faculty of the University of Colombo on the 2nd of January…
Pensions BMA Scotland call on Scottish Government to give a fair deal to doctors 22 Jul 2019July 24, 2019 Reacting to the publication of the Doctor and Dentist Pay Review body report for 2019, and the response from the UK Government, BMA Scotland Chair Lewis Morrison said: “Today’s English…
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