People will die... and this will be blamed on us: As junior doctors vote for five-day strikes that would see 1 million appointments axed, a consultant issues a stark warning

Individuals will pass away … and this will be blamed on us: As junior doctors vote for five-day strikes that would see 1 million visits axed, a consultant problems a plain caution

Approximately 125,000 operations will be cancelled this autumn after junior doctors decided to stage the greatest strikes in NHS history. In spite of cautions from a few of its own authorities that ‘people will pass away’, the British Medical Association (BMA) yesterday voted to approve a series of five-day walkouts. The strikes– information of which were exposed by the Mail– will see junior medical professionals withdraw all labour for five consecutive days monthly until the end of the year. The first is because of start in less than two weeks, on September 12. Some 1million outpatient appointments are anticipated to be cancelled and hospitals face being crippled in the run-up to winter season. Last night, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt warned it would be the worst commercial action in the NHS’s history with a ‘devastat …
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“> See all stories on this topic Ethnicity of doctors who died while under GMC investigation In December 2014, we published an independent review into cases where medical professionals had actually committed suicide, or passed away of a suspected suicide, while under a fitness to practice examination. The evaluation, by Sarndrah Horsfall, the former President of the National Client Safety Company, covered the duration in between 2005 and 2013. See GMC full report (pdf) and suicide report action plan (pdf) In addition to the evaluation’s findings, we have carried out our own analysis to offer information on the medical professionals’ ethnicity and main medical credentials. * The GMC did not regularly tape a medical professional’s ethnic culture as part of the registration process prior to around 2004. Just 5 of the 28 physicians whose deaths we evaluated were registered after 2004. Moreover, medical professionals are not required to provide their et …
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“> See all stories on this topic GMC response to BMA tally result The British Medical Association(BMA) has announced the results of its tally of junior members in England and has confirmed that it will hold 3 days of industrial action in December. Niall Dickson, the President of the General Medical Council, said: ‘We are dissatisfied that it has not yet been possible to fix this disagreement and we hope that both sides will restore their efforts to seek a satisfying outcome. ‘We welcome the BMA’s public dedication to minimise the impact on clients– that should now be everybody’s first priority. ‘As we have explained, we expect doctors in training who prepare to take part in the BMA’s action to take reasonable steps to satisfy themselves that arrangements will remain in place to look after their clients, and to inform their senior collea …
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“> See all stories on this topic Dr Waney Squier hearing Our President discuss the MPTS decision to remove Dr Squier from the medical register. Niall Dickson, President of the General Medical Council, stated: ‘This case was not about the science – it had to do with Dr Squier’s conduct as a medical professional functioning as a skilled witness. It was brought following criticism of her proof by no fewer than four senior judges commanding a few of the most serious matters the courts have to handle. ‘A physician giving proof in court is bound by the exact same standards as a doctor in scientific practice and by additional guidelines set down by the courts. They have a duty to show honesty and integrity at all times, their work should be strenuous and their viewpoint presented objectively and fairly. ‘Cases involving allegations of injury to children a.
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City board: Lane, Brister-McCoy win council seats The 4 remaining prospects– Including Sylvia Clark, Gordon Groat, Alex McClane and Teri Parcels– will campaign versus each other this November for Havasu’s 3rd uninhabited City Council seat. The race for 2 of three open City Council seats ended on Tuesday, as two prospects went beyond the minimum level of votes needed to secure their workplace prior to November’s general election. Incumbent councilwoman Donna Brister and retired U.S. Air Force veteran David Lane each exceeded the minimum votes needed to secure the elected posts, according to initial ballot by the Mohave County Elections Department. Each candidate received more than 2,234 votes each, a number that was figured out by a formula by the Lake Havasu City Clerk’s Office. The results of the vote are preliminary …
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“> See all stories on this topic GMC advises trainers to share their views from the frontline More than 45,000 senior medical professionals accountable for developing the next generation of consultants and GPs in the UK are being invited to share their views on the medical education provided by their organisations. The General Medical Council (GMC) wishes to speak with those on the education frontline, as part of a brand-new UK-wide survey of those who train physicians which opens today (Tuesday 22 March). The study will run together with the GMC’s annual survey of the 60,000 doctors going through postgraduate training, which has been running for more than 10 years as well as introduces today. In between them the studies will help to offer a comprehensive picture of postgraduate medical training throughout the UK. The 45,000 doctors, who are in recognised functions as fitness instructors, will be requested for their feedback on the lear …
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“> See all stories on this topic GMC declaration in response to Health Secretary’s statement on junior medical professionals’agreement’ There are no winners here. It is extremely frustrating that an agreement might not be reached, and that the agreement is now to be enforced. Provided the strength of sensation on this matter we are concerned that this will further harm morale within the medical profession. The larger problems impacting physicians in training should also be resolved and the evaluation led by Professor Dame Sue Bailey will be an useful method to respond to these concerns. We will play our part in supporting this crucial piece of work. ‘Our instant concern is for the safety of patients and the quality of training these doctors receive. We will be monitoring how the new contract is executed and whether there is any influence on physicians’ experience of training. Our guidance is clear– companies have to offer a.
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