I'm sure Jon's right we need more people who are aware of the issues
discussed on this list involved with your representative bodies.
Anyway to be pedantic, as I understand it, while you can resign from the
BMA, if you hold a contract as a NHS GP you are automatically part of
the LMC/GMSC structure and they represent you like it or not. Must be
the only closed shop agreement left after all these years of Tory rule.
In article <[log in to unmask]>, Jon Rogers
<[log in to unmask]> writes
>In article <[log in to unmask]>, Bradley Cheek
><[log in to unmask]> writes
>>That is really sad. How many gp-uk patrons are still bma members. If so, why?
>
>As the BMA and the GMSC are the only representative organisations for
>the medical profession in general and general practitioners in
>particular, resignation is akin to saying "I don't want a vote or a
>voice in decisions affecting my profession". It clearly saves the
>doctor money, but decisions and recommendations made by the GMSC/BMA
>still affect all GPs.
>
>The way in which GPs can influence LMCs, and the strong LMC/GMSC link,
>as well as direct links with GMSC members, makes it pretty democratic,
>and any failure in democracy is more related to lack of interest on
>behalf of the average GP.
>
>I agree that the GMSC might attract people who "enjoy committees", but
>most seem motivated by a genuine desire to "improve the lot of GPs", and
>we need those sorts of people to discuss and negotiate, and "represent
>our views" with those who affect our future.
>
>The "Out of hours" deal has not suited everyone, but I am convinced that
>it has contributed to a significant improvement in the morale of GPs
>that I speak to. There are problems still in rural areas, but the GMSC
>and the Govt have indicated that they are still open to ideas and
>suggestions.
>
>We should work together, using compromise rather than confrontation, to
>develop a strong system of General Practice within a primary care led
>NHS.
Ewan Davis
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