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US-UK drug pricing deal: National Audit Office is to investigate costs
News & Views US-UK drug pricing... US-UK drug pricing deal: National Audit Office is to investigate costs News BMJ 2026; 395 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2026-101148 Cite this as: BMJ 2026;395:e101148 Potential cost implications of the drug pricing deal between the US and the UK will be investigated by the UK’s public spending watchdog, the organisation’s leader says.
Chris Whitty: Doctors must be trained in managing risk in patient care, CMO says
Doctors must be systematically trained in how to make clinical decisions under conditions of uncertainty, says England’s chief medical officer. Giving The BMJ and Academy of Medical Sciences’ inaugural joint lecture on 16 September 2026, Chris Whitty argued that there was currently a “haphazard” approach to training doctors in risk holding, despite huge changes in the landscape of risk and benefit in medicine in recent decades.
US-UK drug pricing deal: MPs urge National Audit Office to investigate costs
News & Views US-UK drug pricing... US-UK drug pricing deal: MPs urge National Audit Office to investigate costs News BMJ 2026; 394 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2026-100894 Cite this as: BMJ 2026;394:e100894 The cost implications of the US-UK drug pricing deal must be rapidly investigated by the UK’s public spending watchdog, the heads of six different parliamentary committees have urged.
Healthcare must be built around patients, not profits
Patients are continually let down by health services that aren’t built around their needs. Inertia or the challenge of delivering change may mean that services are stuck in their old ways.
Advice and guidance: GPs must retain right to refer directly to specialists, doctors say
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Health secretary urges NHS to take “right risks” with AI, but says he “cannot go further” on resident doctors pay
News & Views Health secretary urges... Health secretary urges NHS to take “right risks” with AI, but says he “cannot go further” on resident doctors pay News BMJ 2026; 393 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2026-850301 Cite this as: BMJ 2026;393:e850301 The NHS must be less risk averse in adopting digitalisation, technology, and artificial intelligence, the new health and social care secretary James Murray has said.
UK drug treaty with Trump will be challenged in court over NHS drug pricing
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UK drug agreement with Trump faces legal challenge over changes to NICE
UK government plans to increase the price the NHS pays for drugs will face a legal challenge from a patient campaign group.
Trump mental health: 30 senior US doctors declare president mentally unfit
Thirty US psychiatrists and other doctors specialising in mental health have signed a statement declaring President Donald Trump mentally unfit to serve, warning that his ability to launch nuclear weapons is a “danger” to the world.
Donald Trump’s mental health: are health professionals’ media speculations ethical or dangerous?
News & Views Donald Trump’s mental... Donald Trump’s mental health: are health professionals’ media speculations ethical or dangerous? Feature Medicine and the Media BMJ 2026; 393 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.s750 Cite this as: BMJ 2026;393:s750 Linked Opinion Should doctors speak of their concerns about the mental health of a president?
Doctors must stop using unregistered AI scribe tools, says NHS England
News & Views Doctors must stop... Doctors must stop using unregistered AI scribe tools, says NHS England News BMJ 2025; 389 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r1302 Cite this as: BMJ 2025;389:r1302 NHS staff must immediately stop using any artificial intelligence ambient scribe tools that have not been officially registered for medical use in the UK, NHS England has said.
NHS must play its part in improving resident doctors’ working lives, says health secretary
News & Views NHS must play its part... NHS must play its part in improving resident doctors’ working lives, says health secretary News BMJ 2025; 389 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r1235 Cite this as: BMJ 2025;389:r1235 Resident doctors’ discontent over working conditions goes beyond pay, and the NHS needs to become a better employer to tackle these issues, the health and social care secretary has said.
Identifying opportunities for progress
Editor's Choice BMJ 2025; 389 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r1099 Cite this as: BMJ 2025;389:r1099 Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com Health services are struggling to maintain progress made over decades in reducing the incidence of preventable illnesses.
I am being undermined by a colleague-what should I do?
Maintain professionalism Clare Gerada, former president of the Royal College of General Practitioners and founder of the NHS Practitioner Health programme, says, “Dealing with a colleague who undermines you can be challenging, especially where teamwork is essential. It has happened to me during my career, and it’s very painful. “Start by reflecting on the specific behaviours that are making you feel undermined. Consider whether these actions are intentional or if misunderstandings are at play.
How do I deal with a colleague who’s been inappropriate towards me?
Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com Many doctors experience distressing inappropriate behaviour from colleagues, including unwelcome sexual comments and advances. Tom Moberly hears advice on how to tackle such behaviour Look after yourself Chelcie Jewitt, cofounder of Surviving in Scrubs,1 says, “The first piece of advice I would give to anyone in this situation is to look after yourself.
Seeking lightbulb moments
Intended for healthcare professionals News & Views Seeking lightbulb moments Seeking lightbulb moments Editor's Choice BMJ 2025; 388 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r617 Cite this as: BMJ 2025;388:r617 Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com Decades of improvements in mortality are coming undone as public health funding is eroded and trust in evidence based treatment is undermined.
Clearing up the PA mess
Intended for healthcare professionals News & Views Clearing up the PA mess Clearing up the PA mess Editor's Choice BMJ 2024; 386 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q2099 Cite this as: BMJ 2024;386:q2099 Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com X/Twitter @tommoberly The wheels are quickly coming off the physician associate (PA) project.
Any NHS reform has to avoid a repeat of 2012
Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com The BMA and the UK government have finally agreed about something—two things, in fact: a new pay deal and the need for major reform of the NHS.
Any NHS reform has to avoid a repeat of 2012
Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com The BMA and the UK government have finally agreed about something—two things, in fact: a new pay deal and the need for major reform of the NHS.
UK general election: Nine doctors are elected as MPs
Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ Nine doctors have been elected as MPs in the 2024 UK general election. Four doctors are now MPs in the new Labour government, led by the new prime minister, Keir Starmer, while five are among the Conservative MPs elected to the new parliament. At least 34 doctors stood for election as MPs in the 2024 general election,1 fewer than in 2019, when 51 stood and 10 were elected.
Who are the doctors standing as MPs in the UK general election?
Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com Doctors working in a wide range of specialties and from across the political spectrum have put themselves forward for election as members of UK parliament this year. Tom Moberly speaks to some of this year’s candidates At least 31 doctors are standing for election as MPs in the 2024 general election, including two doctors running in the same constituency.
Patients should be able to self-refer to ADHD and other neurodiversity services, LMCs say
News & Views Patients should be... Patients should be able to self-refer to ADHD and other neurodiversity services, LMCs say News BMJ 2024; 385 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q1158 Cite this as: BMJ 2024;385:q1158 Patients should be able to refer themselves directly to attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other neurodiversity services, local GP representatives have said.
How to deliver equitable access to the best possible care
Editor's Choice BMJ 2024; 385 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q1145 Cite this as: BMJ 2024;385:q1145 Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com Follow Tom on X @tommoberly Healthcare services often fall short in their efforts to provide the best care possible to everyone they treat. Sometimes this results from factors in individual health systems.
Where to even begin with the challenges we face?
Editor's Choice BMJ 2024; 385 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q1040 Cite this as: BMJ 2024;385:q1040 Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com Follow Tom on X @tommoberly From the climate emergency to declining population health, the challenges facing humanity can seem insurmountable. As a result, many people hesitate on how best to influence others to deliver change or believe they themselves can’t make any discernible difference at all.
Declaring a health and care emergency
Intended for healthcare professionals News & Views Declaring a health and... Declaring a health and care emergency Editor's Choice BMJ 2024; 384 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q256 Cite this as: BMJ 2024;384:q256 Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com Follow Tom on Twitter @tommoberly Do you think the NHS as we know it has a long term future?
Bring in GP waiting lists to manage demand, says BMA
News & Views Bring in GP waiting... Bring in GP waiting lists to manage demand, says BMA News BMJ 2023; 383 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.p2780 Cite this as: BMJ 2023;383:p2780 GPs need to consider creating waiting lists for patients in order to manage workload in general practice, the BMA has said.
Does the UK need a new minister for population health?
News & Views Does the UK need a new... Does the UK need a new minister for population health? News News Analysis BMJ 2023; 382 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.p1762 Cite this as: BMJ 2023;382:p1762 Efforts to prevent ill health need backing at the heart of government, a group of politicians and health experts argues.
More doctors are choosing to retire early
Increasing numbers of doctors are opting to retire early rather than wait to claim their pension at retirement age, official figures show. The number of GPs and hospital doctors in England and Wales opting for voluntary early retirement has increased by an average of 9.3% year on year, rising from 376 in 2008 to 1424 in 2023, data from NHS Business Services show. Over the same period the number retiring on reaching retirement age has fallen, from 2030 in 2008 to 1721 in 2023.
Retired consultants are called on to help cut NHS backlog through flexible working platform
Consultants who have recently retired will be able to provide remote and face-to-face appointments as part of an NHS England initiative to tackle the backlog in elective care. A digital platform will be launched in the autumn for recently retired consultants who have NHS experience and are on the General Medical Council’s specialist register. They will be able to sign up to offer their availability to provide appointments for trusts around England. Amanda …
Good health for its own sake
News & Views Good health for its... Good health for its own sake Editor's Choice BMJ 2023; 381 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.p1235 Cite this as: BMJ 2023;381:p1235 Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com For too long, societies around the world have tended to see money that is spent on healthcare as simply a cost to be borne, while considering spending on innovation, infrastructure, or education to be investments.
Discovering the positives in healthcare
News & Views Discovering the... Discovering the positives in healthcare Editor's Choice BMJ 2023; 381 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.p944 Cite this as: BMJ 2023;381:p944 Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com Follow Tom on Twitter @tommoberly For all the advances made in healthcare delivery it often seems that the public’s overall health is deteriorating as much as it is improving. For every gain we make we take two steps back.
Climate emergency: Medical royal colleges unite to highlight effects on health
News & Views Climate emergency:... Climate emergency: Medical royal colleges unite to highlight effects on health News The Big Picture BMJ 2022; 379 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.o2494 Cite this as: BMJ 2022;379:o2494 Leaders of medical royal colleges and organisations representing general medicine, surgery, psychiatry, paediatrics, general practice, and pharmacy cycled across London on 13 October to highlight the effects of air pollution and climate change on health.
The inconvenient truths of health and climate crises that can’t just be ignored
News & Views The inconvenient...
Exhibition: Dissection, poverty, and murder
News & Views Exhibition: Dissection... Exhibition: Dissection, poverty, and murder
Medical students should be guaranteed training posts and access to part time study, BMA says
All UK medical graduates should be guaranteed a foundation training post and be able to study less than full time if they need to, the BMA has said. A motion passed at the association’s annual representative meeting in Brighton called on the BMA to “lobby the government to make it a legal requirement that all UK final year medical school graduates that apply to the foundation programme and pass the situational judgement …
Working hour limits must not be axed in post-Brexit legal overhaul, says BMA
News & Views Working hour limits... Working hour limits must not be axed in post-Brexit legal overhaul, says BMA
Examining our failings
News & Views Examining our failings Examining our failings Editor's Choice BMJ 2022; 377 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.o1529 Cite this as: BMJ 2022;377:o1529 Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com Follow Tom on Twitter @tommoberly Every day we fail to adequately recognise, acknowledge, and mitigate our biases. These biases affect how we think as individuals and as a society, what interests us, what questions we ask, how we ask them, and what we do with the answers.
Further rises in health spending would be unfair on young, says Javid
News & Views Further rises in... Further rises in health spending would be unfair on young, says Javid News BMJ 2022; 377 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.o1499 Cite this as: BMJ 2022;377:o1499 Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ Increasing the proportion of public money spent on healthcare would be unfair on young people, England’s secretary of state for health and social care, Sajid Javid, has said.
Solving retention to support workforce recovery post-pandemic
Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com The covid-19 pandemic has stretched healthcare staff like never before. As part of the 2022 Nuffield Trust summit, The BMJ hosted a roundtable discussion looking at why workers leave the NHS and how staff wellbeing and retention can be improved.
Ten things you need to know about the Health and Care Bill
Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com It’s the first big overhaul of the NHS in England since 2012. Tom Moberly asks what doctors need to know The clock is ticking The new Health and Care Bill is the first major legislative reform of the NHS in England in a decade, and contains measures on the NHS, social care, and public health. The bill is scheduled to become law by April, although there are doubts this deadline will be met.
BMJ appeal 2021-22: Help bring hope to Afghanistan
A baby is examined in the neonatal intensive care unit at Boost Hospital, Helmand, Afghanistan, a country where Unicef predicts an estimated 3.2 million children under the age of 5 years will be acutely malnourished this year. For decades Afghanistan’s services have been supported by Médecins Sans Frontières. This year’s BMJ appeal is supporting MSF’s Afghan Crisis Appeal, which will fund its work in Afghanistan, as well as supporting its work in neighbouring countries.
A healthcare system close to collapse in Afghanistan
A child is treated at Médecins Sans Frontières’ inpatient therapeutic feeding centre at Herat Regional Hospital, Afghanistan. The BMJ’s annual appeal is this year supporting MSF’s work in Afghanistan. The country’s health service is now close to collapse, and the World Health Organization predicts that a million Afghan children face starvation this winter. MSF is one of a handful of non-governmental organisations able to maintain high standards of healthcare for the Afghan people.
Can I give Christmas gifts to colleagues?
Tom Moberly The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com Exchanging gifts can be a good way of boosting team morale, Tom Moberly hears, but it’s important for doctors to consider whether a present is appropriate If in doubt about a conflict of interest, act as though there is Beth Walker, medicolegal consultant, Medical Protection Society, says, “Spreading a bit of festive cheer may never have been more important for healthcare staff than this year.
Why I . . . keep a diary
Tom Moberly UK Editor, The BMJ Aberdeenshire GP Catriona Lawson talks to Tom Moberly about how keeping a diary has helped her to reflect and keep things in perspective, especially during the pandemic. Catriona Lawson has kept a diary on and off since she was a child.
Doctors’ early retirement has trebled since 2008
News & Views Doctors’ early... Doctors’ early retirement has trebled since 2008 News BMJ Investigation BMJ 2021; 373 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n1594 Cite this as: BMJ 2021;373:n1594 Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com The number of doctors taking early retirement from the NHS has more than trebled over the past 13 years, official figures show.
BMJ appeal raises £60 000 for the Independent Food Aid Network
Food aid charities have bought personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff and volunteers and helped feed children during school closures as a result of the funds raised by The BMJ’s 2020-21 annual appeal. The appeal raised £60 116 (€69 394, $83 416) for the Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN), a charity that focuses on the root causes of food poverty while supporting local organisations that work to tackle its immediate …
Covid-19: Vaccine hesitancy fell after vaccination programme started
More than eight out of 10 UK adults who were initially reluctant to have a covid vaccine now plan to do so, survey data suggest.
Bruises in art work detail abuse directed at healthcare staff
Artist Nathan Wyburn (pictured) has used examples of verbal abuse directed at NHS staff to create this image of a health worker whose face appears …
BMJ appeal raises over £53 000 for food aid charity
Food banks across the UK have been able to buy personal protective equipment for staff and provide help to feed children during school closures as a result of money raised by The BMJ’s annual appeal. The appeal, which runs until 31 January, has so far raised £53 446 for the Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN), a charity that focuses on the root causes of food poverty, while supporting local organisations that work to tackle its immediate effects.
Covid-19: Medical MPs in the pandemic
Intended for healthcare professionals Toggle navigation The BMJ logo Toggle top menu News & Views Covid-19: Medical MPs... Covid-19: Medical MPs in the pandemic Feature Coronavirus in the UK BMJ 2021; 372 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n185 (Published 26 January 2021) Cite this as: BMJ 2021;372:n185 Tom Moberly, UK editor The BMJ tmoberly{at}bmj.com MPs with medical training have been in a unique position to shape government health policy over the past year.
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