David Oliver: Is goodwill towards doctors still important?
Abstract
David Oliver: Is goodwill towards doctors still important? David Oliver consultant in geriatrics and acute general medicineDuring the recent industrial dispute between the BMA and the government, many doctors have commented online that goodwill and public support are no longer priorities for the medical profession.Public approval and an altruistic vocation don't pay the bills.Other trade unions-notably, those representing rail workers-have forged on with demands for better pay and conditions, undeterred by a chorus of public disapproval.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Healthcare Systems and Challenges
Healthcare cost
quality
practices
Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare
Publication details
- Journal / source
- BMJ
- Publisher
- BMJ
- Volume
- 392
- Pages
- s162–s162
- Publication date
- 28 January 2026
- Language
- EN