BMA asks GMC to review basis for climate change GP suspension
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I have no inherent obligation to work in the NHS

My obligation is to my patients, whoever they are and wherever they live.

But I want to work in the NHS…

Selfishly speaking, I appreciate not having to say no to treatments because a patient can’t afford it..

But…

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🚨 Statement from NHS Workers Say NO!

I enjoyed this piece but felt the urge to submit a response as the best compliment we can give people we admire for their activism is to be a part of the movement ourselves.

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It raises questions of the competency of the MPTS panel…

“Any views the GMC takes regarding attitudes of the public must be fully evidence based before it can ever consider using them in a hearing against a doctor.”

Yes. Especially when a member of the public started the petition in support of these doctors
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We have written to GMC to raise our serious concerns about the recent suspension of Dr Sarah Benn.

There must be an urgent review of the basis on which Dr Benn found herself in front of a medical tribunal.

“I suspect that many doctors… have never been bold enough to act like these people or the doctors currently facing GMC tribunals, but we are in awe of their courage in taking personal and professional risks for such causes.”

Are you a healthcare professional that is deeply concerned about the climate crisis?

So are we.

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Doctors should be able to advocate for their patients' health
The medical boards should encourage them to do so, including non-violent protest
Instead the GMC chooses to discipline them
Who is the GMC protecting, then?

This! 👇

I fully support the @UKHACC calling on the GMC 'to recognise its predicament and seek all possible ways—including if necessary changes to the Medical Act—to avoid removing the livelihood of doctors who are concerned and courageous enough to break what they see as immoral laws'

Indeed, 'doctors should (...) have a voice to speak out when patient safety is at risk and never be silenced when raising evidence-based concerns. Climate change, its effect on the planet, weather patterns, future health and even the survival of the human race is evidence based.'

Nonviolent climate protests by medical staff should be applauded, not punished.

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