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Award winning health journalist. Careers Editor @BMJ_latest | [email protected] & DMs open | COYS | Views my own, not my employers | IG: emahase_bmj

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Elisabeth Mahase
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Doctors in Gaza feel “abandoned by the world” as they struggle to provide basic healthcare amid renewed Israeli airstrikes, says US surgeon @FerozeSidhwa from the recently bombed Nasser Hospital @gavin_kelleher @bmj_latest @Aseelbaidoun @MedicalAidPal https://t.co/RN4jTVwC0v
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Doctors in Gaza have been “abandoned by the world” as they continue to struggle to provide basic healthcare amid renewed Israeli airstrikes, a lack of staff and supplies, and under threat of violence...
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The BMJ
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My colleague made a racist comment—what should I do? "Doctors who witness discriminatory behaviour have an obligation to act on it," but there are many ways to do so. @emahase_ hears some guidance https://t.co/1FA4V3b87S
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Doctors have a duty to act but there are many ways they can do so, Elisabeth Mahase hears Kathryn Leask, medicolegal adviser at the Medical Defence Union, says, “Hearing discriminatory comments would...
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Professor Azeem Majeed
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In this @bmj_latest article by @emahase_ I discuss why the rollout of the cholesterol-lowering drug Inclisiran did not go as well as hoped. Careful planning and implementation are essential for the successful use of any new intervention by the NHS.
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A drug rollout that officials hailed as a demonstration that the UK was still a “science superpower,” has reached only a fraction of eligible patients. NHS England announced in 2021 that 300 000...
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The BMJ
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#BMJExclusive: A drug rollout that officials hailed as a demonstration that the UK was still a “science superpower,” has reached only a fraction of eligible patients @emahase_ reports https://t.co/7y8i48YvQC
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A drug rollout that officials hailed as a demonstration that the UK was still a “science superpower,” has reached only a fraction of eligible patients. NHS England announced in 2021 that 300 000...
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Elisabeth Mahase
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Careers clinic: My colleague made a racist comment—what should I do? Read all the advice: https://t.co/nsncpu5ZGN @the_mdu @KingsCollegeLon @drshehlaiu @BritishIMA @gmcuk @bmj_latest
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The BMJ
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“It’s important not to be seen condoning this type of behaviour and to do that, it’s important to tackle it, if possible, at the time of the incident." Doctors have a duty to respond to discrimination but there are many ways they can do so, The BMJ hears https://t.co/1FA4V3b87S
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Doctors have a duty to act but there are many ways they can do so, Elisabeth Mahase hears Kathryn Leask, medicolegal adviser at the Medical Defence Union, says, “Hearing discriminatory comments would...
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Elisabeth Mahase
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“There is no ceasefire”—Gazan doctors brace for winter as Israeli attacks and aid restrictions continue To launch this year’s BMJ appeal supporting @MSF’s work in Gaza and 75+ other countries, I interviewed @mohabed1973 👇 @bmj_latest @MSF_uk https://t.co/Pd31I0sAHG
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Ongoing attacks, trickling aid, and flooding mean that Gaza and its doctors are in for a tough winter, Elisabeth Mahase hears Despite working for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for over 22 years,...
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Elisabeth Mahase
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Careers clinic: My colleague made a racist comment—what should I do? Read all the advice: https://t.co/nsncpu5ZGN @the_mdu @KingsCollegeLon @drshehlaiu @BritishIMA @gmcuk @bmj_latest
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@BMA_WRDC
BMA Cymru Wales Resident Doctors
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💡Resident doctors starting a new rotation? WRDC members share tips! ✅ Don’t forget the essentials – Divya Singh ✅ Plan your learning goals – Imogen John Read their advice in the BMJ blog 👉
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Starting a new rotation can be daunting, but a little planning can help ease the transition, Elisabeth Mahase hears Stephanie Santos Paulo, locum senior house officer and editorial registrar at The...
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The BMJ
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Hundreds of thousands of children are set to be lifted out of poverty, as the UK government has announced that it will end the limit restricting universal credit support to two children per family #Budget2026 https://t.co/XqeThJ49mH
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Hundreds of thousands of children are set to be lifted out of poverty, as the UK government has announced that it will end the limit restricting universal credit support to two children per family....
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Elisabeth Mahase
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After 18-months of political infighting, the Labour government has finally lifted the two child benefit limit. This will lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty. @bmj_latest @MichaelMarmot @CPAGUK https://t.co/G3zA0qy82F
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Hundreds of thousands of children are set to be lifted out of poverty, as the UK government has announced that it will end the limit restricting universal credit support to two children per family....
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The BMJ
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"I always make a deliberate mistake and keep it in my knitting. It’s about getting used to being okay with making mistakes in life.” Consultant Chrissy Jayarajah describes how knitting gives her a sense of calm and is an antidote to perfectionism https://t.co/qCOmvdP7kJ
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Knitting has brought consultant and mother of two Chrissy Jayarajah a sense of calm, Erin Dean hears Watching the yarn as it moves around the knitting needles on its way to create a garment brings...
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Elisabeth Mahase
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In a packed out room this morning hearing about how to improve child health... Reporting for @bmj_latest - come say hello if you're here! #KFChildrensHealth @TheKingsFund
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Elisabeth Mahase
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“I’m sure a lot of doctors will empathise with this. People are coming to you with their problems and emotions, and so at the end of the day I just don’t want to talk...[Knitting] is meditative, you can just switch your brain off." @bmj_latest @Erin_Dean_ https://t.co/Pf0aZqv1Sx
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Knitting has brought consultant and mother of two Chrissy Jayarajah a sense of calm, Erin Dean hears Watching the yarn as it moves around the knitting needles on its way to create a garment brings...
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The BMJ
21 days
“Remember that even if you do everything right, your first day is unlikely to be your best. Try not to worry; there’s always tomorrow.” Starting a new rotation can be daunting, but a little planning can help ease the transition, @emahase_ hears https://t.co/keSorp0RlG
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Starting a new rotation can be daunting, but a little planning can help ease the transition, Elisabeth Mahase hears Stephanie Santos Paulo, locum senior house officer and editorial registrar at The...
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Elisabeth Mahase
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“No first day will be totally seamless - focus on the things you can control. Speak to someone who did the rotation before you, so you know where & when to show up..." How can I prepare for the first day of a new rotation? @BMACymru @bmj_latest https://t.co/GDN3FfwhPI
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Starting a new rotation can be daunting, but a little planning can help ease the transition, Elisabeth Mahase hears Stephanie Santos Paulo, locum senior house officer and editorial registrar at The...
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Elisabeth Mahase
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“I recall one particular incident while I was on a night shift clerking a patient who stated, ‘I don’t bloody believe it. The doctor’s a bloody black bastard.’ I was 18 weeks pregnant with twins and felt completely helpless." @bmj_latest @gmcuk @TheBMA https://t.co/gUcjCf9y1L
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Sadly, most doctors will come across patients who make racist comments. Ingrid Torjesen finds out how to handle them Mark Swindells, assistant director, standards and ethics, at the General Medical...
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@AJEnglish
Al Jazeera English
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Gaza’s Civil Defence says it's recovered 51 bodies from a mass grave in Gaza City as US President Trump requested Israel’s president to pardon PM Netanyahu, calling his corruption case a “political, unjustified prosecution.” 🔴 Follow our LIVE coverage: https://t.co/XOE4yp5qfZ
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MANOJ SIVAN
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Thank you @bmj_latest it’s a honour and privilege to be featured in my favourite medical journal @UniversityLeeds @LTHTResearch @BSPRM_UK
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Elisabeth Mahase
29 days
“I believe in adding life to years, not just years to life,” says rehabilitation medicine prof @sivanmanoj He spoke to @bmj_latest about getting trainees involved in research that "improves the lives of people w/ long term conditions & disabilities" https://t.co/V5mSLvXtMN
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Elisabeth Mahase
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I'm looking for doctors to write about the following topics for @bmj_latest: - dealing with a difficult colleague - fasting while working (e.g. during Ramadan) - being a more compassionate leader Get in touch if you are interested - DMs open or emahase@bmj.com #MedTwitter
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