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The news that Sarah Benn has been suspended from the medical register sends a bleak message to climate concerned younger doctors, writes Alexander Mafi Doctors campaigning to protect patients and the public against the health dangers of the climate emergency have suffered a setback. Sarah Benn, a retired GP, has been sanctioned by the General Medical Council (GMC) for multiple breaches of a court order while engaging in peaceful climate protests. For younger doctors this verdict sends a bleak message. Not only will this decision further undermine our trust in the regulator, but it serves as an...

Quality of life, NHS culture, and challenges around training opportunities are all key issues affecting doctors’ morale Despite the announcement of new strike dates, the recent offer by the government to NHS consultants and progress in conversations between the Department of Health and junior doctor representatives provide hope for resolution of industrial action. Negotiations, and any subsequent offers, represent an important opportunity to consider and tackle all the root causes of junior doctors’ discontent. The new health secretary Victoria Atkins took office with a long to-do list. At...

Identifying and tackling conflicts of interests of COP28’s leadership is a priority to maintain the public’s trust in the summit The actions of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other national leaders aimed at advancing the interests of the fossil fuel industry during a climate summit represent a clear and concerning conflict. This year’s summit has been mired in competing interests since its inception. It is alarming to learn about plans by the UAE, this year’s host country, to use the COP28 summit in Dubai as an opportunity to push its fossil fuel industry interests and strike oil a...