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Focuses on the reaction of the British Medical Association to the proposals contained in the white paper 'Working for Patients' in Great Britain. Concerns on the harmful effects of the proposals; Opposition to centralized bureaucracy and the methods for paying doctors; Criticisms on the lack of proper consultation with the medical profession.

Features the white paper and the details to the government contract for general practitioners in Great Britain. Reduction of the working hours of junior doctors; Views of rural practitioners of the new contract; Discussion on the anxiety among honorary secretaries of the British Medical Association on the annual gathering.

The article suggests that the efforts of the British government to reform the National Health Service (NHS) are under threat from other factors that aim to hasten competition in the health service, according to the British Medical Association (BMA) in October 2010. As mentioned in the government's White Paper "Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS," reform efforts will allow more control to patients and frontline clinicians and promote stronger attention on public health. The other arguments of BMA are further explained by chairman Hamish Meldrum.

Reports the commitment of British Medical Association medical students on medical education and training in the white paper and working papers. Necessity of medical education to become competent doctors; Clarity on the obligation of self-governing hospitals to provide undergraduate teaching; Importance of postgraduate training to achieve cost reductions.

Focuses on the campaign against the white paper related to patient care in the National Health Service in Great Britain. Debate on the proposals by the British Medical Association council; Discussions on the letter from the chief medical officer; Implications of the white paper to professional awareness.

The article provides information about the development of the journal "Archives of Disease in Childhood." The British Medical Association (BMA) has founded the journal in 1926. In 1977, the BMA and British Pediatric Association (BPA) became partners and shared profits and losses with up to 800 copies given to BPA members. Years passed by, the journal has adapted new technology and become more friendly to the reader. It has embraced standard approaches to assessment and criticisms of papers.

Many jurisdictions require cyclists to wear bicycle helmets. The UK is currently not one of these. However, an increasing number of interest groups, including the British Medical Association, want to change the status quo. They argue that mandatory cycle helmet laws will reduce the incidence of head injuries and that this will be both good for cyclists (because they will suffer fewer head injuries) and good for society (because the burden of having to treat cyclists suffering from head injuries will be reduced). In this paper we argue against this position. We suggest that cycle helmets may not be especially effective in reducing head injuries and we suggest that the imposition of such a restrictive law would violate people's freedom and reduce their autonomy. We also argue that those who accept such a restrictive law would be committed to supporting further legislation which would force many other groups -- including pedestrians -- to take fewer risks with their health. We conclude that cycle helmet legislation should not be enacted in the UK unless, perhaps, it is restricted to children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Focuses on the activities of British Medical Association (BMA) as of October 1989. Criticism on the freedom of self governing hospitals by the consultants; Effect of the proposition of white paper working for patients by the physicians on medicine; Availability of film and video services at the BMA library.

Reports on the activities of the British Medical Association. Concern of medical academics over white paper; Future of general practice training; Opposition of junior doctors to the National Health Service (NHS); Emphasis on the organizational change of NHS.

Presents the results of the election of voting members of the British Medical Association council in Great Britain for the year 1986-87. Data on the election in each region; List of officers elected; Number of voting papers issued nad valid papers returned.

The article focuses on the first five of the 24 recommendations that outline the British Medical Association (BMA) proposals for the high-level governance of the British National Health Service (NHS). These include a recommendation which suggests that a constitution for the NHS should settle an agreement between the government, the NHS and the public. Another implies that an independent board of governors must be established in order to divide national politics from day-to-day running of the NHS.

Focuses on the position of the British Medical Association (BMA) on the issue of abortion time limits in Great Britain. Motion debated by BMA; Developments in medicine on which supporters of the motion focused; Reason behind the option of women for abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Reports medical developments in Great Britain as of August 1987. Campaign of British Medical Association against cigarette smoking; Issuance of consultation papers on performance indicators for the health service by the National Health Service Management Board; Announcement on the applications for scientists on cancer research awards.

Highlights the representative meeting of the British Medical Association (BMA) concerning medical services in Great Britain as of May 1989 in London, England. Criticisms on the white paper 'Working for Patients'; Support of the association for the public statements of BMA leaders; Need for collaboration between the government and medical professionals.

Comments on the controversies involving the National Health Services and the British Medical Association in Great Britain. Conflict between the two agencies regarding the paper 'Working for Patients'; Aims of the document; Effect of uncertainty regarding implementation of a new health system on doctors and other health professionals.

Reports the activities of the British Medical Association (BMA) in Great Britain. Effects of the National Health Service review on medical education; Absence of agreement on life assurance fees; Reactions of general practitioners on the practice budget policy in the white paper 'Working for Patients'.

Ethical guidance from the British Medical Association (BMA) about treating doctor-patients is compared and contrasted with evidence from a qualitative study of general practitioners (GPs) who have been patients. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 17 GPs who had experienced a significant illness. Their experiences were discussed and issues about both being and treating doctor-patients were revealed. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to evaluate the data. In this article data extracts are used to illustrate and discuss three key points that summarise the BMA ethical guidance, in order to develop a picture of how far experiences map onto guidance. The data illustrate and extend the complexities of the issues outlined by the BMA document. In particular, differences between experienced GPs and those who have recently completed their training are identified. This analysis will be useful for medical professionals both when they themselves are unwell and when they treat doctor-patients. It will also inform recommendations for professionals who educate medical students or trainees. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Features the candidates for the council election of British Medical Association in Great Britain. Issuance date of the ballot papers; Submission date of votes; Announcement of the result in the journal.

Focuses on the report on primary care by the Department of Health and Social Security in Great Britain. Contents of the primary care green paper; Need to improve services on patients; Importance of consultations between public ministers and the British Medical Association on medical policies concerning the National Health Service.

Presents news briefs on medical issues relating to the British Medical Association (BMA), and the National Health Service(NHS). Reference to the BMA council agreeing on the structure, relating to devolution; Welcoming of a public health green paper for England, by the BMA; Indication that the NHS's complaints, will be dealt with by the House of Commons public administration committee.

Reports the resolution sent to the Secretary of State for Health by J.H. Marks, chairman of the British Medical Association council. Details on the resolutions of the special conference of representatives of local medical committees; Disappointment of Kenneth Clarke on passing of resolutions of non-cooperation; Importance of implementing the white paper.

Details the debate over the released white paper 'Working for Patients' in Great Britain. Reaction of the British Medical Assciation; Interest of physicians on patient care; Need for thorough government involvement.

The british Medical Association wants to criminalise all boxing. This article examines the logic of the arguments it uses and finds them wanting. The move from medical evidence about the risk of brain damage to the conclusion that boxing should be banned is not warranted. The BMA's arguments are a combination of inconsistent paternalism and legal moralism. Consistent application of the principles implicit in the BMA's arguments would lead to absurd consequences and to severe limitations being put on individual freedom. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers news briefs related to medical ethics. Healthcare Professionals for Change (HPC) was launched in October 2010; and the organization challenges the policy of the British Medical Association (BMA) which prohibits assisted dying. Two anti-abortion campaigners will not be prosecuted for protesting against abortion outside a British Pregnancy Advisory Service clinic. In October 2010, the BMA gave evidence to the public inquiry into the death of Iraqi civilian, Baha Mousa.