The deep roots of doctors’ dissent
Disputes between the UK government and its lowest-paid physicians go back decades. They began in 1964, with the creation of…
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Asking busy pharmacists to conduct thorough patient consultations is yet another “solution” that won’t solve anything at all.
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How Breathtaking brought tears to the Baftas
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Daniel Freeman: “Psychosis is seen as scary. It’s the last taboo”
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Are you ready for Elon Musk to read your mind?
For stroke victims and those who are paralysed, devices that can interpret thoughts are a lifeline. But should Big Tech…
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A case involving gastric-sleeve surgery in Turkey revealed the UK’s failures in tackling obesity.
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