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Abi Rimmer

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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Do any of my followers work in or know someone who works in MKUH? Nothing sinister, just want a chat (off the record). Thank you!
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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Today is a big day for thousands of doctors starting new roles across the UK. Remember: you don't have to know everything on day one. Ask questions, be kind to yourself, look after each other, and don't forget how far you've already come. Read our Tips for New Doctors article over on substack
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
How do I tell if my boss is a narcissist? And if they are, how do I work with them? I'm looking for authers to breifly answer these questions from the perspective of working in medicine. If you're interested please get in touch arimmer@bmj.com
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Hands up if you forgot you had a fasting blood test this morning and you ate breakfast ✋Just me then.....
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🚨Progress klaxon!🚨Just booked my colonoscopy. Was asked if I was breastfeeding (I said yes) so now a nurse is going to call to talk about it and the bowel prep. This is so much better than 5 years ago when I was told to just stop feeding for 48 hours. #bowelcancer #colonoscopy #breastfeeding #cancer
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
#cancer #bowelcancer #bowelprep #🤢 #literallytheworst
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
And the award for most disappointing parcel contents goes to....
Image shows a box of plenvu bowel preparation
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
With the August changeover imminent, I'd like to hear from doctors of all stages and specialties about how they make the time to teach and support colleagues - please get in touch arimmer@bmj.com
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
In 2019 Cat Chatfield and I launched a campaign calling for doctors to have the time and physical space they needed to take a rest break. So.... www.bmj.com/content/364/...
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Give us a break
Join The BMJ’s campaign for adequate rest breaks for doctors Have you ever worked a whole shift without a toilet break? Or worked through your morning session into lunchtime and beyond without stoppi...
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
If Amos didn't find that ‘normal birth ideology’ was currently widespread in the maternity services in England then she hasn't been pregnant recently www.bmj.com/content/393/...
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Amos maternity review: Doctors must work differently as units “no longer fit for purpose,” but report is dogged by controversy
Fundamental changes are needed to how doctors work in neonatal and maternity units that are “no longer fit for purpose” to deliver high quality, compassionate care, a major government commissioned rev...
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
She called Facebook 'Fakebook' this morning.
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
I'm at the BMA ARM today so if you're here and you see me please say hi
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
I would say, as someone who received an emergency c-section, I have never seen the NHS move with such speed and efficiency. It gave me a new found respect for it and everyone involved. The after care on the maternity ward? Not so much #nhs #maternitycare #medsky www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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One in four births in England are now emergency caesareans, BBC analysis shows
The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
"some have told the BBC they are concerned a culture of fear in maternity units and among pregnant women is driving up the number of procedures." I don't understand this since the rise is in emergency c-sections so it's not the preganant women asking for them?! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #medsky
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One in four births in England are now emergency caesareans, BBC analysis shows
The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
I'm looking for someone to write for me about industrial action and how you talk to colleagues about it. Anyone interested? Please email arimmer@bmj.com Thank you!
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
I'm worried that profile pic me is overheating in her jumper. Maybe I need a new summery picture....
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
I'm looking for someone to write about dealing with exam failure as a doctor (I know, silly because it never happens, right?!) If you're interested please email arimmer@bmj.com I'm only after something short, not a huge amount of work. Thank you!
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
This AI overview suggests mistletoe is beneficial to colorectal cancer patients. I think @edzard.bsky.social might disagree...
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
The baby didn't sleep well last night. Being tired makes me a bit weepy (a sad song will set me off!) How do doctors with young children do it - working on little sleep and with nights/on calls thrown in. If you have any advice please get in touch for an article arimmer@bmj.com
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Five health secretaries who didn’t “battle” with doctors (from 2016) www.bmj.com/content/352/...
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Knoweldge theft - when someone intentionally takes credit for our work or ideas. I'm trying to put together a piece on this for doctors. Would anyone be interested in contributing? Please email arimmer@bmj.com #medsky
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Shaun Lintern @shaunlintern.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Duty of Candour Bill for public sector workers is in the King's Speech. Huge news for the NHS and a long time coming. #kingspeech
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Rob Fleming @robjimfleming.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Voting in the BMA ballot for SAS doctor industrial action, and voting "yes". In all of the previous rounds of IA, SAS doctors have covered for resident doctors, we have covered for consultants, and we have kept the service safe. Our "reward" for this is that we have been forgotten.
BMA ballot, showing a "yes" vote.
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
The roads around where I live aren't up to much. This morning on our drive to nursery there were unexpected road works. "Maybe they are fixing the plotholes," said my four year old, which was either an adorable miss-speak or she knows something I don't...
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Parking, it always comes back to parking (I don't mean that in a negative way, it's completely understandable, and something that annoys me hugely as a patient too) From @rcoanews.bsky.social Anaesthetic Workforce Census 2025 www.rcoa.ac.uk/sites/defaul...
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
This AI business is all well and good but if 58% of anaesthetists are saying their computers are too slow and 44% are reporting difficulty accessing patient information quickly and easily, maybe we should...fix that first? @rcoanews.bsky.social rcoa.ac.uk/news/new-rep...
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New report highlights impact of perioperative care, pension taxation and poor IT systems on NHS productivity
A new report from the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) shows most anaesthetists (78%) play a key role in perioperative care, which is vital to improving patient outcomes and NHS productivity.
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Coming back from maternity leave is wild. I feel like three children disguised in a long coat trying to convince everyone I am a real, serious lady journalist capable of doing the journalism....
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Dr Hannimal @hisotalus.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
On @lbc.co.uk this morning @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social was talking about getting a diagnosis via the NHS app. A year ago I was traumatised to learn I have cancer by seeing notes sent to my GP. No one to talk to, no one to explain the results to me and a 2 week wait before I got the news in clinic
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
I'm at the GPs' this morning - discussions overheard in the waiting room about the likelihood of another global pandemic #hantavirus
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Tell me you want to work for @bmj.com without telling me you want to work for The BMJ 😆
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
One of my many middle of the night thoughts: as a lay person, if there was a medical emergency I would call for a doctor and then breathe a sigh of relief when they arrived. What's it like being the person called? When everyone else is exhaling because you’re there, you need to step up. #medsky
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
While I am heartened to learn that the baby's new nursery illness might be boosting her immune system, I also feel terrible (because I have caught it too) and would like some sleep 🤧
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Just saw a handsome middle age man calmly walking through a busy town centre in scrubs. Why did I immediately think romance scammer rather than health professional 🫣
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Obviously this is fantastic news, but what does it say about the quality of the first opinion?https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/may/01/marthas-rule-may-have-saved-more-than-500-lives-in-england-since-2024
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Martha’s rule may have saved more than 500 lives in England since 2024
Patient safety mechanism which gives patients the right to seek a second opinion having ‘lifesaving impact’, says health secretary
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
"However, there are things that can be done to reduce the risk of cancer...for instance, being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Fine, but I was physically active and not overweight when I got bowel cancer at 35, so frankly I find this annoying. 😡
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11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening
Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.
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The BMJ @bmj.com · 27/04/2026
“I never thought doctor and world champion would overlap.” Intensive care doctor and 2023 SpoGomi world champion Sarah Parry speaks about the Japanese sport of competitive litter picking www.bmj.com/content/393/...
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
"It was foolish of me to think that I could get away from being a doctor, from knowing what I know, from being who I am." A really moving perspective piece from @nejm.org about acting as a good samaritan on an plane www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
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Shock Not Advised | NEJM
A physician offers to help in a medical emergency on a transatlantic flight. Though she faces limits of bureaucracy, equipment, and ultimately biology, she discovers her physicianhood is inescapable.
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
How many of these need to be considered when we think about resident doctors' strikes?!
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Back to work for me today (after mat leave) and I'm very pleased to see this issue in @bmj.com - very close to my heart as a former ostomate and parent of young children. Toilet deserts in England: Just a wee problem? www.bmj.com/content/393/...
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
We need to talk about newborn babies seeing osteopaths.
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
The baby has eczema which is upsetting and unsettling sleep so I've been googling it. I now am being bombarded by adverts for non-steroid creams which will all claim they are the answer to making it better. How can they all be the one wonder cream that works?!
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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
The RCP New Consultants Committee is recruiting for a 3-year term across several UK regions – and we’re looking for passionate new consultants ready to shape what comes next. Don’t wait until it’s too late – submit your application before Tuesday 14 April. 👉 Apply now: ow.ly/h2bO50YoFvs
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Help! I'm on maternity leave but I need to look at least minimally competent in a meeting today 😱 What topics/issues would you like the BMJ journalism team cover this year?
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
You can tell I've been with @bmj.com too long because this annoyed me (UK publication)
Image shows children's picture book called I want to be a doctor Image shows a doctor in a white coat (which is not worn by doctors in the UK)
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
The lack of public toilets (let alone accessible ones) in central London is a disgrace
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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 10/12/2025
The Government has put forward an offer to our resident doctors' committee. We are sharing this for consideration by members. Read more👉 direc.to/ofS9 [1/2]
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Why don't we have paediatric GPs? Not asking because I think GPs don't do an excellent job with children but more because wouldn't it lighten the workload and allow those who wanted to specialise more to do so?
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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 10/12/2025
Don’t forget to submit your abstract for ICPH 2026. We’re seeking evidence-based interventions and real-world solutions in physician wellbeing, system change, leadership culture and more. Submit by 2 Feb 2026. Join the global conversation. 👉https://www.international-conference-physician-health.org
The ICPH is calling for Abstract papers to be submitted before 2 Feb 2026
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Abi Rimmer @abirimmer.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
What do we think of telling NHS patients how much it costs to miss an appointment? I think I'm pro but confusingly it doesn't come from the same number that reminded me about my appointment.
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