Elisabeth Mahase
@emahase.bsky.social
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Elisabeth Mahase
@emahase.bsky.social
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“We had to sit and watch that little boy die”
Doctors are watching helplessly as Palestinian children die of starvation and treatable injuries in Gaza
Read the full story here: www.bmj.com/content/390/...
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Doctors are watching helplessly as Palestinian children die of starvation and treatable injuries in Gaza
Read the full story here: www.bmj.com/content/390/...
@bmj.com @oxfaminternational.bsky.social @oxfameu.bsky.social @medicalaidpal.bsky.social
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Want to get involved in research as a doctor? Read our careers clinic Q&A and find out where to start 👇
@bmj.com @azeem-majeed.bsky.social @acmedsci.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
@bmj.com @azeem-majeed.bsky.social @acmedsci.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
How can I get involved in research as a doctor?
There are many ways doctors can get involved in research, from assisting with small projects to becoming a clinical academic. Elisabeth Mahase asks the experts where doctors should start
“Start by ex...
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January 26, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Want to get involved in research as a doctor? Read our careers clinic Q&A and find out where to start 👇
@bmj.com @azeem-majeed.bsky.social @acmedsci.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
@bmj.com @azeem-majeed.bsky.social @acmedsci.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
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“What matters isn’t following a prescribed path but finding opportunities that align with your interests” ✨
Prof @rosalindsmyth.bsky.social, VP (Clinical) at the Academy, shares her advice for doctors getting into research with @bmj.com
➡️ www.bmj.com/content/392/...
Prof @rosalindsmyth.bsky.social, VP (Clinical) at the Academy, shares her advice for doctors getting into research with @bmj.com
➡️ www.bmj.com/content/392/...
January 26, 2026 at 4:31 PM
“What matters isn’t following a prescribed path but finding opportunities that align with your interests” ✨
Prof @rosalindsmyth.bsky.social, VP (Clinical) at the Academy, shares her advice for doctors getting into research with @bmj.com
➡️ www.bmj.com/content/392/...
Prof @rosalindsmyth.bsky.social, VP (Clinical) at the Academy, shares her advice for doctors getting into research with @bmj.com
➡️ www.bmj.com/content/392/...
Want to get involved in research as a doctor? Read our careers clinic Q&A and find out where to start 👇
@bmj.com @azeem-majeed.bsky.social @acmedsci.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
@bmj.com @azeem-majeed.bsky.social @acmedsci.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
How can I get involved in research as a doctor?
There are many ways doctors can get involved in research, from assisting with small projects to becoming a clinical academic. Elisabeth Mahase asks the experts where doctors should start
“Start by ex...
www.bmj.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Want to get involved in research as a doctor? Read our careers clinic Q&A and find out where to start 👇
@bmj.com @azeem-majeed.bsky.social @acmedsci.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
@bmj.com @azeem-majeed.bsky.social @acmedsci.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
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Survey reveals Britons value human journalism and worry about use of AI pressgazette.co.uk/news/survey-...
Survey reveals Britons value human journalism and worry about use of AI
Members of the public in the UK place huge value on real human-generated journalism and are deeply distrustful of AI in the media.
pressgazette.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Survey reveals Britons value human journalism and worry about use of AI pressgazette.co.uk/news/survey-...
"Well planned nutrition can make the difference between simply getting through a shift and finishing it feeling more alert and in better shape..."
Read all the practical advice from dietitians and doctors below @bmj.com
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
Read all the practical advice from dietitians and doctors below @bmj.com
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
What should I eat on long shifts?
Eating right can help doctors get through those 13 hour shifts. Elisabeth Mahase hears from the experts
Clare Thornton-Wood, registered dietitian and British Dietetic Association spokesperson, says, ...
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January 16, 2026 at 11:08 AM
"Well planned nutrition can make the difference between simply getting through a shift and finishing it feeling more alert and in better shape..."
Read all the practical advice from dietitians and doctors below @bmj.com
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
Read all the practical advice from dietitians and doctors below @bmj.com
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
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How attacking healthcare has become a strategy of war by my amazing colleagues Will Stahl-Timmins, @emahase.bsky.social, with help from our intern Madeline Hutcheson www.bmj.com/content/391/...
(I have a co-byline on this but the core was Will and Elisabeth!)
(I have a co-byline on this but the core was Will and Elisabeth!)
How attacking healthcare has become a strategy of war
Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan have put a spotlight on attacks on healthcare facilities and staff in conflict zones. The BMJ looks at the data, which seem to show a new strategy of war: removing civilians’ ...
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December 29, 2025 at 1:44 PM
How attacking healthcare has become a strategy of war by my amazing colleagues Will Stahl-Timmins, @emahase.bsky.social, with help from our intern Madeline Hutcheson www.bmj.com/content/391/...
(I have a co-byline on this but the core was Will and Elisabeth!)
(I have a co-byline on this but the core was Will and Elisabeth!)
Plans to give government ministers more power over NICE risks opening the door to political interference in decisions over new treatments, health economists have warned.
@francisjruizhe.bsky.social @bmj.com @lshtm.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
@francisjruizhe.bsky.social @bmj.com @lshtm.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Ministers seek power to control NHS drug approvals to support US pharma deal
Plans to give ministers more power over the UK drug watchdog risk opening the door to political interference in decisions over new treatments, health economists have warned.
The plans, subject to con...
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December 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Plans to give government ministers more power over NICE risks opening the door to political interference in decisions over new treatments, health economists have warned.
@francisjruizhe.bsky.social @bmj.com @lshtm.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
@francisjruizhe.bsky.social @bmj.com @lshtm.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Careers clinic: My colleague made a racist comment—what should I do? Read all the advice: www.bmj.com/content/391/...
@themdu.bsky.social @bmj.com @gmcuk.bsky.social @britishima.bsky.social
@themdu.bsky.social @bmj.com @gmcuk.bsky.social @britishima.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Careers clinic: My colleague made a racist comment—what should I do? Read all the advice: www.bmj.com/content/391/...
@themdu.bsky.social @bmj.com @gmcuk.bsky.social @britishima.bsky.social
@themdu.bsky.social @bmj.com @gmcuk.bsky.social @britishima.bsky.social
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💡Resident doctors starting a new rotation? WRDC members share tips!
✅ Don’t forget the essentials – Divya Singh
✅ Plan your learning goals – Imogen John
Read their advice in the BMJ blog 👉 www.bmj.com/content/391/...
✅ Don’t forget the essentials – Divya Singh
✅ Plan your learning goals – Imogen John
Read their advice in the BMJ blog 👉 www.bmj.com/content/391/...
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
💡Resident doctors starting a new rotation? WRDC members share tips!
✅ Don’t forget the essentials – Divya Singh
✅ Plan your learning goals – Imogen John
Read their advice in the BMJ blog 👉 www.bmj.com/content/391/...
✅ Don’t forget the essentials – Divya Singh
✅ Plan your learning goals – Imogen John
Read their advice in the BMJ blog 👉 www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Reposted by Elisabeth Mahase
How can I prepare for the first day of a new rotation?
Starting a new rotation can be daunting, but a little planning can help ease the transition, @emahase.bsky.social hears
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Starting a new rotation can be daunting, but a little planning can help ease the transition, @emahase.bsky.social hears
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
November 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
How can I prepare for the first day of a new rotation?
Starting a new rotation can be daunting, but a little planning can help ease the transition, @emahase.bsky.social hears
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Starting a new rotation can be daunting, but a little planning can help ease the transition, @emahase.bsky.social hears
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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1,600+ fossil fuel lobbyists at COP30, outnumbering every delegation except Brazil
This isn’t ‘dialogue’; it’s the industry responsible for the crisis hijacking the negotiations meant to stop it
If this doesn’t make you furious, you’re not paying attention
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
This isn’t ‘dialogue’; it’s the industry responsible for the crisis hijacking the negotiations meant to stop it
If this doesn’t make you furious, you’re not paying attention
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:12 AM
1,600+ fossil fuel lobbyists at COP30, outnumbering every delegation except Brazil
This isn’t ‘dialogue’; it’s the industry responsible for the crisis hijacking the negotiations meant to stop it
If this doesn’t make you furious, you’re not paying attention
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
This isn’t ‘dialogue’; it’s the industry responsible for the crisis hijacking the negotiations meant to stop it
If this doesn’t make you furious, you’re not paying attention
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“I recall one particular incident while I was on a night shift clerking a patient who stated, ‘I don’t bloody believe it. The doctor’s a bloody black bastard.’ I was 18 weeks pregnant with twins and felt completely helpless."
@bmj.com www.bmj.com/content/380/...
@bmj.com www.bmj.com/content/380/...
How do I deal with a racist patient?
Sadly, most doctors will come across patients who make racist comments. Ingrid Torjesen finds out how to handle them
Mark Swindells, assistant director, standards and ethics, at the General Medical C...
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November 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
“I recall one particular incident while I was on a night shift clerking a patient who stated, ‘I don’t bloody believe it. The doctor’s a bloody black bastard.’ I was 18 weeks pregnant with twins and felt completely helpless."
@bmj.com www.bmj.com/content/380/...
@bmj.com www.bmj.com/content/380/...
Looking for a doctor to write some advice on preparing to give evidence to a coroner's court.
It would be about 300 words. DM or email me - emahase@bmj.com - if you're interested!
@bmj.com
It would be about 300 words. DM or email me - emahase@bmj.com - if you're interested!
@bmj.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Looking for a doctor to write some advice on preparing to give evidence to a coroner's court.
It would be about 300 words. DM or email me - emahase@bmj.com - if you're interested!
@bmj.com
It would be about 300 words. DM or email me - emahase@bmj.com - if you're interested!
@bmj.com
I'm looking for a doctor to write 300 words for @bmj.com re advice on what to do if your colleague makes a racist comment.
Get in touch if you're interested! DMs open or email - emahase@bmj.com
Get in touch if you're interested! DMs open or email - emahase@bmj.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I'm looking for a doctor to write 300 words for @bmj.com re advice on what to do if your colleague makes a racist comment.
Get in touch if you're interested! DMs open or email - emahase@bmj.com
Get in touch if you're interested! DMs open or email - emahase@bmj.com
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I care about the climate crisis but what can I actually do?
From small daily adjustments to influencing national policy, doctors can make a difference, @emahase.bsky.social hears
From small daily adjustments to influencing national policy, doctors can make a difference, @emahase.bsky.social hears
October 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I care about the climate crisis but what can I actually do?
From small daily adjustments to influencing national policy, doctors can make a difference, @emahase.bsky.social hears
From small daily adjustments to influencing national policy, doctors can make a difference, @emahase.bsky.social hears
Care about climate change but feeling a bit helpless?
In this year's annual climate issue of @bmj.com doctors share their advice on practical actions doctors can take...
Read all the advice here: www.bmj.com/content/391/...
In this year's annual climate issue of @bmj.com doctors share their advice on practical actions doctors can take...
Read all the advice here: www.bmj.com/content/391/...
October 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Care about climate change but feeling a bit helpless?
In this year's annual climate issue of @bmj.com doctors share their advice on practical actions doctors can take...
Read all the advice here: www.bmj.com/content/391/...
In this year's annual climate issue of @bmj.com doctors share their advice on practical actions doctors can take...
Read all the advice here: www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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How can doctors prepare for specialty training interviews?
"You cannot have too much help or practice."
As specialty training interviews approach, @emahase.bsky.social hears advice from those who have been through them
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
"You cannot have too much help or practice."
As specialty training interviews approach, @emahase.bsky.social hears advice from those who have been through them
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
October 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM
How can doctors prepare for specialty training interviews?
"You cannot have too much help or practice."
As specialty training interviews approach, @emahase.bsky.social hears advice from those who have been through them
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
"You cannot have too much help or practice."
As specialty training interviews approach, @emahase.bsky.social hears advice from those who have been through them
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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Attacks on healthcare workers and facilities have surged in the past five years.
Our new data visualisations unpack this disturbing trend and its impact on global health
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Our new data visualisations unpack this disturbing trend and its impact on global health
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
October 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Attacks on healthcare workers and facilities have surged in the past five years.
Our new data visualisations unpack this disturbing trend and its impact on global health
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Our new data visualisations unpack this disturbing trend and its impact on global health
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
I'm looking for doctors to write for @bmj.com re advice for trainees on preparing for a new rotation.
Get in touch if you're interested! DMs open or email - emahase@bmj.com
Get in touch if you're interested! DMs open or email - emahase@bmj.com
October 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I'm looking for doctors to write for @bmj.com re advice for trainees on preparing for a new rotation.
Get in touch if you're interested! DMs open or email - emahase@bmj.com
Get in touch if you're interested! DMs open or email - emahase@bmj.com
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✍️'Supporting our colleagues who are at risk of burnout has never been more important'
SCC chair Dr Joanna Bredski writes in @bmj.com on how doctors can support colleagues who are struggling ⬇️
SCC chair Dr Joanna Bredski writes in @bmj.com on how doctors can support colleagues who are struggling ⬇️
Careers clinic: I think my colleague is struggling, what can I do?
Read all the advice: www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Read all the advice: www.bmj.com/content/390/...
September 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
✍️'Supporting our colleagues who are at risk of burnout has never been more important'
SCC chair Dr Joanna Bredski writes in @bmj.com on how doctors can support colleagues who are struggling ⬇️
SCC chair Dr Joanna Bredski writes in @bmj.com on how doctors can support colleagues who are struggling ⬇️
Reposted by Elisabeth Mahase
“Two of the simplest yet most effective things you can do are to listen and to demonstrate empathy."
I think my colleague is struggling, what can I do? @emahase.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
I think my colleague is struggling, what can I do? @emahase.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
September 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
“Two of the simplest yet most effective things you can do are to listen and to demonstrate empathy."
I think my colleague is struggling, what can I do? @emahase.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
I think my colleague is struggling, what can I do? @emahase.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Careers clinic: I think my colleague is struggling, what can I do?
Read all the advice: www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Read all the advice: www.bmj.com/content/390/...
September 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Careers clinic: I think my colleague is struggling, what can I do?
Read all the advice: www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Read all the advice: www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Patients are ordering counterfeit versions of weight loss drugs that are still in clinical trials, experts have warned.
They say more needs to be done to crackdown on the dangerous illicit market.
@bmj.com @londonassembly.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
They say more needs to be done to crackdown on the dangerous illicit market.
@bmj.com @londonassembly.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Weight loss jabs: Patients are using black market to obtain drugs still in clinical trials, experts warn
More needs to be done to crack down on the black market for weight loss jabs, experts, warn, where patients are ordering counterfeit versions of drugs that are still in clinical trials.
Speaking to t...
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September 11, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Patients are ordering counterfeit versions of weight loss drugs that are still in clinical trials, experts have warned.
They say more needs to be done to crackdown on the dangerous illicit market.
@bmj.com @londonassembly.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
They say more needs to be done to crackdown on the dangerous illicit market.
@bmj.com @londonassembly.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Reposted by Elisabeth Mahase
What adjustments can I ask for as a pregnant doctor?
It’s crucial that pregnant doctors know their rights and who to ask for support, @emahase.bsky.social hears
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
It’s crucial that pregnant doctors know their rights and who to ask for support, @emahase.bsky.social hears
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
September 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
What adjustments can I ask for as a pregnant doctor?
It’s crucial that pregnant doctors know their rights and who to ask for support, @emahase.bsky.social hears
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
It’s crucial that pregnant doctors know their rights and who to ask for support, @emahase.bsky.social hears
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
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I was on @bbc5live.bsky.social breakfast this morning talking about the @bmj.com investigation into NHS weight loss drugs from @emahase.bsky.social. Only 18/42 ICBs are prescribing Mounjaro two months after phased roll out started. Only 9 had funding for the first cohort. www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Mounjaro: Less than half of England has NHS access to jab months after roll-out, distressing patients and GPs
Less than half of England has access to tirzepatide (Mounjaro) through general practices, despite the NHS roll-out of the weight-loss jab having officially started over two months ago, The BMJ can dis...
www.bmj.com
September 5, 2025 at 6:03 AM
I was on @bbc5live.bsky.social breakfast this morning talking about the @bmj.com investigation into NHS weight loss drugs from @emahase.bsky.social. Only 18/42 ICBs are prescribing Mounjaro two months after phased roll out started. Only 9 had funding for the first cohort. www.bmj.com/content/390/...