Entries by BBC News

Physician associate law may confuse patients – BMA /in /by

Plans for the doctors' regulator to license less-qualified health workers are under attack.

Junior doctors strike for 10th time over pay /in /by

NHS bosses warn of significant disruption to services in England during the five-day walkout.

Germany legalises cannabis, but makes it hard to buy /in /by

Under the law backed by MPs, possession will be legal, but strict rules mean it will be complicated.

Health workers still waiting for promised payments /in /by

Social enterprises say hardworking front-line staff have not received one-off payments agreed last May.

ITV to make drama about contaminated blood scandal /in /by

The series follows after the success of Mr Bates Vs the Post Office, which drew in over 10m viewers.

First alopecia treatment recommended on the NHS /in /by

The daily pill, ritlecitinib or Litfulo, helps fight inflammation that can lead to hair loss.

Regulator sorry for past disciplining of gay doctors /in /by

The General Medical Council is "truly sorry' for past prejudices that ended some gay doctors' careers.

ADHD medication system needs overhaul – author /in /by

The author says the shortage of medication is a source of worry and shows the system is "broken".

Respect the menopause or face being sued, firms told /in /by

Symptoms can be considered a disability and firms must make adjustments, the equalities watchdog says.

‘Recovering from food addiction is like walking a tiger’ /in /by

Writer Bryony Gordon opens up on her OCD, food addiction and health inequality.