BMA demands systemic change after LMC report exposes racism in primary care
Most black, Asian and minority ethnic primary care staff have experienced racism at work - with many reporting their training and career choices have been affected by discrimination, an LMC report shows.
by Nick Bostock
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Doctors Harness the Power of Human Connections
Social medicine programs, which often encourage patients to engage with other people, can help address dementia, isolation and more.
Socializing can help dementia patients improve their cognition and quality of life.Credit.Sammy Jo Hester/The Daily Herald, via Associated Press
By John Hanc
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Less than five years ago, Mary Albrecht was a professor of marketing at Maryville University in St. Louis. She gave lectures and led classroom discussions; she advised students; she interacted with her faculty colleagues. In 2017, Ms. Albrecht learned she had Alzheimer’s disease, and she retired that same year losing a network of students, colleagues and friends that had nourished her for 31 years.
Global sum to increase by £3.82 per patient in England in 2021/22
The global sum in England is to increase by £3.82 per patient to £97.28 from April - a 4% increase - the BMA GP committee has said.
by Emma Bower
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