The General Medical Council emphasises the relevant policies and laws it must follow,1 but tremendous injustices can be committed by unthinkingly “following procedure.” Extraordinary circumstances ...

The US has reported its first confirmed case of clade Ib mpox in a person who is thought to have become infected while travelling and is experiencing mild illness.1 In an announcement on 16 November, ...

Like many people, I can no longer find effective dental treatment locally on the NHS. Against my personal preference and political views, I’ve been to a private dentist for some years now. He’s a ...

Hoyle and Yassaie discuss whether doctors should be suspended for breaking the law.1 We are, of course, currently on track to face catastrophic warming caused by fossil fuels. Globally, the scientific ...

David Watkin was a firm believer in the importance of teaching, but he felt that the training he received was inadequate.

US president elect Donald Trump met widespread criticism when he announced the nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine denier, to head the Department of Health and Human Services when he takes ...

The apparent increase in pancreatic cancer among young people in the US may be because of earlier detection rather than ...

Doctors should be able to offer two digital tools as treatment options for reducing the severity of symptoms of chronic tic disorders and Tourette syndrome, the National Institute for Health and Care ...

We are grateful to the writers of Rapid Responses to our recent Opinion article, [1] as they reflect a plurality of views on assisted dying (AD) – exactly what we were trying to say does exist within ...

The latest MBRRACE-UK report on maternal mortality highlights action needed to prevent maternal deaths and reduce underlying inequities—especially for women who are migrants or known to social care, ...

A consultant gynaecologist has been ordered to be struck off the UK medical register for sexual harassment of a woman who was both his junior work colleague and his patient. The actions of Usama ...

A failure to prioritise services has left many women with deteriorating health and waiting too long for treatment, Emma ...