joanne bailey
@joabai.bsky.social
Into medical law, ethics, patient confidentiality. Increasingly concerned about climate change. Retired GP.
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Our practice gets a minimum average of 44 online queries an hour on a Monday. 31 an hour the rest of the week We don’t have the resourcing to cope with this unless we cancel all other work. In the past two weeks we have had two sick babies put through on admin form. Despite our website saying don’t
According to this data
💥5,967 (over 96%) of practices in England have at least one online consultation system
💥5.1 million patient online submissions occurred in August
💥3.5 million clinical, the rest admin
(For context every A&E nationwide offers 67,000/day)
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💥5,967 (over 96%) of practices in England have at least one online consultation system
💥5.1 million patient online submissions occurred in August
💥3.5 million clinical, the rest admin
(For context every A&E nationwide offers 67,000/day)
3/x
October 1, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Our practice gets a minimum average of 44 online queries an hour on a Monday. 31 an hour the rest of the week We don’t have the resourcing to cope with this unless we cancel all other work. In the past two weeks we have had two sick babies put through on admin form. Despite our website saying don’t
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In Canada, top 1% of wealth holders hold 24% of total wealth.
Meanwhile, PM Carney has an ‘austerity budget’, which will impact the disadvantaged.
Patriotic Millionaires Canada, which I am a board member of, estimated that a 3% tax on wealth over $100-million could raise $25-billion annually.
Meanwhile, PM Carney has an ‘austerity budget’, which will impact the disadvantaged.
Patriotic Millionaires Canada, which I am a board member of, estimated that a 3% tax on wealth over $100-million could raise $25-billion annually.
October 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
In Canada, top 1% of wealth holders hold 24% of total wealth.
Meanwhile, PM Carney has an ‘austerity budget’, which will impact the disadvantaged.
Patriotic Millionaires Canada, which I am a board member of, estimated that a 3% tax on wealth over $100-million could raise $25-billion annually.
Meanwhile, PM Carney has an ‘austerity budget’, which will impact the disadvantaged.
Patriotic Millionaires Canada, which I am a board member of, estimated that a 3% tax on wealth over $100-million could raise $25-billion annually.
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What kind of shittery is this?! DHS issues this vile poster.
June 12, 2025 at 10:52 PM
What kind of shittery is this?! DHS issues this vile poster.
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The "CDC" plans to study vaccines and autism—because dozens of large, robust, peer-reviewed studies apparently weren’t enough. My hot takes in 🧵
We don’t need another study—we need to trust the overwhelming evidence we already have!
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
We don’t need another study—we need to trust the overwhelming evidence we already have!
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
CDC plans study on vaccines and autism despite research showing no link
President Donald Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have repeatedly raised the idea that autism could be linked to vaccines.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The "CDC" plans to study vaccines and autism—because dozens of large, robust, peer-reviewed studies apparently weren’t enough. My hot takes in 🧵
We don’t need another study—we need to trust the overwhelming evidence we already have!
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
We don’t need another study—we need to trust the overwhelming evidence we already have!
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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The left map shows the parts of Germany with the highest percentage of Syrian refugees.
The right map shows public support for the anti-migrant AfD.
Something to keep in mind when reading stories that posit a direct link between refugee numbers and support for the far-right.
The right map shows public support for the anti-migrant AfD.
Something to keep in mind when reading stories that posit a direct link between refugee numbers and support for the far-right.
February 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The left map shows the parts of Germany with the highest percentage of Syrian refugees.
The right map shows public support for the anti-migrant AfD.
Something to keep in mind when reading stories that posit a direct link between refugee numbers and support for the far-right.
The right map shows public support for the anti-migrant AfD.
Something to keep in mind when reading stories that posit a direct link between refugee numbers and support for the far-right.
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Staff at NSF have been instructed to go through active research projects to search for these key words & determine if they include activities that violate executive orders issued by Trump.
Science cannot be muzzled. Scientific research should never be controlled by the government.
Science cannot be muzzled. Scientific research should never be controlled by the government.
February 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Staff at NSF have been instructed to go through active research projects to search for these key words & determine if they include activities that violate executive orders issued by Trump.
Science cannot be muzzled. Scientific research should never be controlled by the government.
Science cannot be muzzled. Scientific research should never be controlled by the government.
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Lucy Letby murder convictions: what did the expert panel find?
Lucy Letby murder convictions: what did the expert panel find?
Group concludes babies died due to natural causes or errors in medical care, saying there was no evidence of deliberate harm
A distinguished panel of paediatric specialists and neonatologists was convened by Dr Shoo Lee, professor emeritus at the…
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Lucy Letby murder convictions: what did the expert panel find?
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Great news for sickle cell disease patients in the UK!!
Gene therapy reduces symptoms and keeps patients out of hospital
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social @copddoc.bsky.social @martinmckee.bsky.social @doctoroxford.bsky.social @profaliceroberts.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Gene therapy reduces symptoms and keeps patients out of hospital
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social @copddoc.bsky.social @martinmckee.bsky.social @doctoroxford.bsky.social @profaliceroberts.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
NHS to offer 'groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy
The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.
www.bbc.com
February 2, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Great news for sickle cell disease patients in the UK!!
Gene therapy reduces symptoms and keeps patients out of hospital
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social @copddoc.bsky.social @martinmckee.bsky.social @doctoroxford.bsky.social @profaliceroberts.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Gene therapy reduces symptoms and keeps patients out of hospital
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social @copddoc.bsky.social @martinmckee.bsky.social @doctoroxford.bsky.social @profaliceroberts.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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My new book ‘The Cancer Roadmap’ was launched today
It’s for anyone affected by cancer
It tells you what is it, what causes it, how it’s treated, who to trust, how to understand risk + spot red flags on social media when it comes to alternative cures.
Get yours here lnk.to/TheCancerRoa...
It’s for anyone affected by cancer
It tells you what is it, what causes it, how it’s treated, who to trust, how to understand risk + spot red flags on social media when it comes to alternative cures.
Get yours here lnk.to/TheCancerRoa...
January 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM
My new book ‘The Cancer Roadmap’ was launched today
It’s for anyone affected by cancer
It tells you what is it, what causes it, how it’s treated, who to trust, how to understand risk + spot red flags on social media when it comes to alternative cures.
Get yours here lnk.to/TheCancerRoa...
It’s for anyone affected by cancer
It tells you what is it, what causes it, how it’s treated, who to trust, how to understand risk + spot red flags on social media when it comes to alternative cures.
Get yours here lnk.to/TheCancerRoa...
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Three must read papers for PhD students. #scisky #PhD #science #research #academicsky
1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research
Open Access
journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research
Open Access
journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
November 24, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Three must read papers for PhD students. #scisky #PhD #science #research #academicsky
1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research
Open Access
journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research
Open Access
journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
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Fewer than half of British people can name the 2022 British PM with a 5-letter surname starting with T. Politics can be more brutal than showbusiness sometimes.
January 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Fewer than half of British people can name the 2022 British PM with a 5-letter surname starting with T. Politics can be more brutal than showbusiness sometimes.
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The seven members of one of Scotland's biggest child sex abuse rings have been given life-long sentences & warned that they may never be released
January 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The seven members of one of Scotland's biggest child sex abuse rings have been given life-long sentences & warned that they may never be released
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It's good that there's a 25% tarriff on imported coffee now. This will incentivize people to purchase American coffee, grown in the New Jersey coffee forests
January 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
It's good that there's a 25% tarriff on imported coffee now. This will incentivize people to purchase American coffee, grown in the New Jersey coffee forests
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🇱🇻🇸🇪 An undersea fibre optic cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged on Sunday morning, likely as a result of "external influence", Latvian public broadcaster LSM reported, citing the cable operator.
The Latvian Navy sent a patrol to inspect a vessel that possibly caused the damage
The Latvian Navy sent a patrol to inspect a vessel that possibly caused the damage
January 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🇱🇻🇸🇪 An undersea fibre optic cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged on Sunday morning, likely as a result of "external influence", Latvian public broadcaster LSM reported, citing the cable operator.
The Latvian Navy sent a patrol to inspect a vessel that possibly caused the damage
The Latvian Navy sent a patrol to inspect a vessel that possibly caused the damage
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There are just 22 Black residents in anaesthesia in the UK (GMC data).
In 2023 there were 302 applications to ACCS/anaesthesia made by Black or Black British. 1114 by White British.
5 offers made to Black applicants. 524 to white applicants.
medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-trai...
In 2023 there were 302 applications to ACCS/anaesthesia made by Black or Black British. 1114 by White British.
5 offers made to Black applicants. 524 to white applicants.
medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-trai...
Ethnic origin 2023 recruitment data | Workforce, training and education | NHS England
Review the ethnic origin recruitment data from the 2023 recruitment rounds
medical.hee.nhs.uk
January 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
There are just 22 Black residents in anaesthesia in the UK (GMC data).
In 2023 there were 302 applications to ACCS/anaesthesia made by Black or Black British. 1114 by White British.
5 offers made to Black applicants. 524 to white applicants.
medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-trai...
In 2023 there were 302 applications to ACCS/anaesthesia made by Black or Black British. 1114 by White British.
5 offers made to Black applicants. 524 to white applicants.
medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-trai...
Hi @bertsbooks.bsky.social Your books arrived safely. I’m thrilled to win your giveaway - getting the year off to a great start!
January 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Hi @bertsbooks.bsky.social Your books arrived safely. I’m thrilled to win your giveaway - getting the year off to a great start!
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Climate education is such a powerful tool in equipping the next generation to meet the challenges they face
Climate education is such a powerful tool in equipping the next generation to meet the challenges they face
COP29: DfE Youth Focal Point, Jodie Bailey-Ho reflects on her experience in Baku - News | SOS-UK
Youth Focal Point Jodie Bailey-Ho reflects on her time at COP29 in November 2024.
www.sos-uk.org
January 15, 2025 at 10:27 PM
www.sos-uk.org/post/cop29-d...
Climate education is such a powerful tool in equipping the next generation to meet the challenges they face
Climate education is such a powerful tool in equipping the next generation to meet the challenges they face
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There's been increasing attacks on climate action from the Tories and Reform, but it remains the case 80% of Brits are worried about climate change, 68% think it should be a 'high'/'v high' priority for government, and 82% support the use of renewable energy. www.businessgreen.com/news-analysi...
How Brits remain more worried about climate change than their American counterparts
New study from Yale University compares US and UK attitudes to climate change to reveal the UK is more aware and concerned about escalating climate impacts
www.businessgreen.com
January 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM
There's been increasing attacks on climate action from the Tories and Reform, but it remains the case 80% of Brits are worried about climate change, 68% think it should be a 'high'/'v high' priority for government, and 82% support the use of renewable energy. www.businessgreen.com/news-analysi...
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Our statement on the reignited conversation into child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Accessible version can be found here: https://buff.ly/40tea2f
Accessible version can be found here: https://buff.ly/40tea2f
January 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our statement on the reignited conversation into child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Accessible version can be found here: https://buff.ly/40tea2f
Accessible version can be found here: https://buff.ly/40tea2f
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Not a single Reform MP has bothered to turn up to today's House of Commons debate on tackling violence against women and girls
January 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Not a single Reform MP has bothered to turn up to today's House of Commons debate on tackling violence against women and girls
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Today’s conversation with ChatGPT. Like all large language models, it’s indifferent to the truth value of what it spouts. Do we really want this technology making medical decisions?
January 9, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Today’s conversation with ChatGPT. Like all large language models, it’s indifferent to the truth value of what it spouts. Do we really want this technology making medical decisions?
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Other than sheer, capitalistic greed, can anyone explain to me why Next are on BBC News complaining that the national insurance increase of £67m is going to force them to increase prices for consumers instead of taking it out of the £967m profit they made last year.
January 9, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Other than sheer, capitalistic greed, can anyone explain to me why Next are on BBC News complaining that the national insurance increase of £67m is going to force them to increase prices for consumers instead of taking it out of the £967m profit they made last year.