Widen inquiry into sexist behaviour at BMA, say women behind allegations

A group of female doctors who drew public attention to sexism and inappropriate behaviour in the BMA have challenged the terms of reference of an inquiry set up to investigate their concerns. In March GP Online reported allegations of sexist comments being made to senior BMA General Practitioners Co...

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Published in:BMJ (Online) 2019-04, Vol.365, p.l1984-l1984
Main Author: Newman, Melanie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Investigations
Sexism
Sexual harassment
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Summary:A group of female doctors who drew public attention to sexism and inappropriate behaviour in the BMA have challenged the terms of reference of an inquiry set up to investigate their concerns. In March GP Online reported allegations of sexist comments being made to senior BMA General Practitioners Committee representatives Zoe Norris and Katie Bramall-Stainer at the conference of UK local medical committees in Belfast.1 These allegations prompted other doctors, including Stephanie deGiorgio and Amy Small, to speak out about their own experience of sexism and harassment while taking part in BMA activities.2 The BMA responded by committing itself to a “fully independent investigation” of the concerns, and an investigator is due to be appointed in May. [...]the group asked for reassurance that doctors giving evidence would not suffer retribution.
ISSN:0959-8138
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.l1984