Champion of better research, clinical practice & healthcare policy since 1840. For GPs, hospital doctors, educators, policymakers.

The BMJ is a fortnightly [1] peer-reviewed medical journal, published by BMJ Group, which in turn is wholly-owned by the British Medical Association (BMA). The BMJ has editorial freedom from the BMA. [2] It is one of the world's oldest general medical journals.

Champion of better research, clinical practice & healthcare policy since 1840. For GPs, hospital doctors, educators & policymakers.

The whole world is watching COP29 and needs to see it make real progress, say Elaine Mulcahy and Richard Smith. A UK university is helping to train Chinese GPs. This is why. David Oliver: We need doctors to take on leadership roles—so why do we bring them down? When I use a word . . .

5 days ago · BMJ Open is a leading multidisciplinary open access medical journal publishing high-quality peer-reviewed content.

Mar 31, 2025 · Multipronged action is needed to reverse rising rates Tuberculosis (TB) is the world’s oldest pandemic, accounting for around a billion deaths in the past two centuries.1 In the UK, after more than a decade of declining incidence, numbers are on the rise. In 2024, 5480 people became unwell with TB in England—up 13% from 2023, the largest increase recorded since 1970, and reflecting a trend ...

David Oliver: Could we do better on hospital acquired covid-19 in a future wave?

The findings of this study highlight the diverse effects of different hormone combinations and administration methods on the risk of cardiovascular disease.

BMJ Best Practice provides evidence-based clinical decision support for healthcare professionals, offering guidelines, research summaries, and expert opinion to improve patient care.

BMJ Leader showcases original research and reviews, interpretations of the evidence base, and reflections and debate by practitioners on the key themes of leadership. It is the place to find and contribute evidence, reflection and discussion on the many disciplines that drive leadership in health and care.