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BMA
British Medical Association
The BMA is the trade union and professional body for doctors and medical students in the UK.
Summary
- It negotiates pay and contracts with the government and employers.
- It organises industrial action, including the resident doctor strikes in England since 2023.
- It publishes guidance on medical ethics and owns The BMJ, a medical journal.
- It is separate from the regulator. The BMA represents doctors, and the regulator protects patients.
Interview questions
- What is the difference between the BMA and the regulator?
- Should doctors be allowed to strike?
- Why might a doctor choose to join a trade union?
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