JohnBFirth

Nth London Pathology Consultant. Member BMA , UKCC IC. Member of UK delegation to UEMS & RCPath representative to UEMS Path Board. All my own views.

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Receiving honorary membership at ⁦@UEMSEurope⁩ Professor Fras

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Dr Felice receives gold award ⁦@UEMSEurope⁩

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Dr Felice receives ⁦@UEMSEurope⁩ council gold award 2024

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Dr Cikes receives gold award at the ⁦@UEMSEurope⁩ council 2024

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Dr Balzan receives gold award at ⁦@UEMSEurope⁩ council

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Secretary General reports at ⁦@UEMSEurope⁩ Council meeting in Brussels

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Presentation by Montenegro at the ⁦@UEMSEurope⁩ Council meeting

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Now I have a reason to visit Poland soon. Excellent idea that could be applied in other museums. From ⁦@thetimes⁩ today

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

An analysis of doctors’ pay in England confirms the real terms value of their salaries has declined by a quarter in the 15 years since their pay was frozen.

Combined with increases in the cost of living, doctors' purchasing power has been severely hit
🔗 https://t.co/ztH5UpM8zm

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Great article on Andrew Rowland who was my predecessor as @TheBMA Head of UK Delegation to @UEMSEurope in @bmj_latest
https://t.co/gAPylNHSbt

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Poland’s president says he will not rest until opposition MPs freed from prison | Poland | The Guardian. Funny goings on in Poland https://t.co/ZimIRTERCF

[UEMS Europe @UEMSEurope]

We welcome our new Vice Presidents elected in Malta for 4⃣ years!
@maeve_durkan from Ireland
@TomasCoboCastro from Spain
Dr Andreas Papandroudis from Greece
Prof. Paolo Ricci from Italy

[UEMS Europe @UEMSEurope]

3⃣0⃣ days before #COP28UAE Health Day

❗️🌍 We call on decision makers to protect health at #COP28 by prioritising rapid & just transition away from fossil fuels

#COP28HealthLetter
#FossilFree4Health

[UEMS Europe @UEMSEurope]

Today, UEMS Pdt Prof. Vassilios Papalois & VP @TomasCoboCastro are at the launch of the Medical Alliance against Climate Change @CGCOM_Esp

💚🌍 We are at the forefront to support doctors for greener #sustainable medical practice

➡️https://t.co/sUTmBJPaO6

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

English hospital trusts have been accused of using foreign doctors as “cheap labour” as part of fellowship schemes, finds BMJ Investigation.

An employment lawyer described the scheme conditions as “exploitative”

Read in full 👇
https://t.co/dWkmWBISsg

[Philip Banfield 💙 @DrPhilBanfield]

Fascinating discussion on a recurring theme @TheBMA Why don’t those in power listen to (sometimes inconvenient) truths highlighted by those actually experiencing the end effects of their (sometimes terrible) decisions? It’s possible the Inquiry WILL stop history being re-written.

[EACCME @eaccme]

Mandatory for all types of CME accreditation : The medical specialist must be a practising doctor and must be registered with a Medical Regulatory Authority.
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His/her registration details must be provided.
He/she must sign the director's declaration.
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#uems #cme #Compliance

[Resident Doctors @BMAResidents]

Together with the GP registrars committee, we’ve released a new statement setting out our position on MAPs (medical associate professionals). We also cover prescribing guidance for doctors working with these staff.

Read it here: https://t.co/QKg2HJaI8M

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Given the #RoyalVisitKenya it is always useful to reflect on the historical involvement of the UK in Africa. This article from @HistoryToday is an informative read
https://t.co/C3hMC2O1KI

[EACCME @eaccme]

👏 🎊 We are delighted to announce the re-election of our Secretary General Doctor @GrenhoJ João Miguel Grenho for a second term! We asked him to share his first impressions and his plans for the upcoming 4 years and this is what he had to say.
#uemscouncil #Malta #eaccme