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Helena McKeown's speech to the 2008 annual meeting in Edinburgh. Delivered Wednesday 9 July.
Helena McKeown, Chairman of the Community Care Committee
Peter Tiplady's speech to the 2008 annual meeting in Edinburgh. Delivered Wednesday 9 July.
Peter Tiplady, Committee for Public Health Medicine and Community Health
Sir Charles' speech to the 2008 annual meeting in Edinburgh. Delivered Wednesday 9 July.
Sir Charles George, Chairman of the Board of Science
John Calland's speech to the 2008 annual meeting in Edinburgh. Delivered Wednesday 9 July.
John Canning, Chairman of Professional Fees Committee
Tony Calland's speech to the 2008 annual meeting in Edinburgh. Delivered Wednesday 9 July.
Tony Calland, Chairman of Welsh Council
Brian Patterson's speech to the 2008 annual meeting in Edinburgh. Delivered Wednesday 9 July.
Brian Patterson, Chairman of Northern Ireland CouncilAdopt cigarette graphics shock tactics for booze, doctors urge
Graphic images similar to those planned for cigarette packets should be displayed on alcoholic drinks, doctors agreed.BMA will press for fitness-to-practise rule change review
The introduction of a civil standard of proof in GMC fitness-to-practise hearings could be subject to a future review, BMA council chair Hamish Meldrum revealed.Doctors' training must not be eroded by non-medically qualified practitioners
Doctors’ roles are being persistently eroded by the use of NMQ (non-medically qualified) practitioners, delegates said.Doctors demand review of controversial extra treatment payments
Doctors leaders have demanded a wide-ranging independent review into patients paying for treatments unavailable on the NHS.Doctors should play part in battling climate change
The BMA should devise guidance for health workers on reducing their personal and professional carbon footprints, doctors agreed.Make sure public health is properly supported, doctors urge
Urgent action is needed to ensure public health teams are adequately resourced and supported, doctors agreed.Parity call for complementary therapy standards
Complementary therapies should be regulated to the same standards expected of the medical profession, and those which are unregulated denied NHS cash, the ARM heard.Social networks crucial in supporting those affected by suicide, doctor claims
Lack of social support, substance abuse and unemployment are more significant factors than mental illness in causing suicide among young people, the ARM heard.Working time plea puts BMA at odds with Europe
Graphic images similar to those planned for cigarette packets should be displayed on alcoholic drinks, doctors agreed.