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Consultant dermatologist in the UK. Worried about the state of the NHS. Concerned about the GMC.

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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
This is an important time for medicine. We need to focus on excellence.
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
This is my election statement for the elections for Council of the @rcphysicians.bsky.social
This is my statement for the election to Council of the @rcphysicians.
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Paul Belcher FRCP HonMFPH 🇪🇺🇬🇧 @pauljbelcher.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
#TimeForChange elections at Royal College of Physicians. I support: For President @drasifqasim.bsky.social For Vice-President @drlkvaughan.bsky.social For Council: @copddoc.bsky.social @respirologist.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Thank you, Paul
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Thank you, Martin.
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Thank you, Rajiv.
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Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · 12/03/2025
Lastly, I believe there there is no-one who would make a better RCP Vice President than @drlkvaughan.bsky.social. And for RCP Council? @copddoc.bsky.social, @respirologist.bsky.social & @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social are leaders of huge ability & integrity. They'd be my votes (if only members had one..)
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Thank you, Rachel
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Philip Pearson @respirologist.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
For Council, I think we need fearless challenge from: @copddoc.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social …oh, and me, if you’d like to vote for me…! #RCPTimeForChange 3/4
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Cllr Dr David Nicholl @drdavidnicholl.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Attention FRCPs! Polls open tomorrow for RCP elections These are all excellent candidates who will restore the #VoiceOfPhysicians It’s #TimeForChange Follow & 🗳️ @copddoc.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @respirologist.bsky.social @drlkvaughan.bsky.social @drasifqasim.bsky.social
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
The behaviour of the @rcphysicians.bsky.social has been a disgrace, not in keeping with Good Medical Practice.
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Nick Hopkinson @copddoc.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Independent inquiry finds serious governance failures at the Royal College of Physicians #RCPtimeforchange www.bmj.com/content/386/... @respirologist.bsky.social @drasifqasim.bsky.social @drlkvaughan.bsky.social @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social @drdavidnicholl.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Absolutely
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
The student loan scheme is a massive Ponzi which is bankrupting a generation.
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Well done on the article. The proposed Bill assists no one, proponents or opponents of AD
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Competition only works when there is spare capacity
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
That’s great. Thank you
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
This is my election statement for the elections for Council of the @rcphysicians.bsky.social
This is my statement for the election to Council of the @rcphysicians.
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
This is an absolute disgrace, and the GMC are fast-tracking overseas graduates
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Philip Pearson @respirologist.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
I’ve worked with @copddoc.bsky.social and @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social over the last year, before & since the #RCPEGM; the three of us believe it’s #TimeForChange in @RCPhysicians after the issues we’ve seen play out since March 2024. #RCPTimeForChange
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Please share if you can.
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
I am standing for election to the Council of the Royal College of Physicians. Please support me; things need to change.
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
The GMC has failed in its statutory duties for years.
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Keep up the good work, Dan.
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
This really is a most extraordinary story..Do follow Dan Neidle and his brilliant team.
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Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
How on earth did the ‘Independent regulator of Doctors’ get sucked into this mess? One they stopped being independent Second they failed their responsibility for patient safety Third the so called leaders have failed everyone www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02...
telegraph.co.uk
Doctors sue GMC over physician’s associates row
The doctors’ union claims patient safety is being put at risk by a ‘blurring’ of the lines between doctors and PAs
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
What could possibly go wrong? Just like the idea of Physician Associates really. rarehistoricalphotos.com/gilbert-u-23...?
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The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab Kit for Kids that Came with Actual Radioactive Materials, 1950s
Step back in time to the enchanting era of the 1950s, where dreams of rocket ships, outer space, and atomic energy fuelled the imaginations of youngsters across America. Amidst the fervor of the at…
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
OMG www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ce3... This is just like putting PAs in charge of patients.
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
www.facebook.com/share/16D7Pj...
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Philip Pearson @respirologist.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
There have been a number of papers on #PhysicianAssociates over the last few years, many of poor quality. I think the best three are: 1. McKee M (@martinmckee.bsky.social): The Sovietisation of British Medicine JRSM 2024 journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11… 1/3
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Just talking to my daughter, who is a CT1 in O and G. Of her WhatsApp group from medical school (Warwick) only she and one other (and he is in the Army, so is a freebie to the NHS) have got training numbers. The rest are emigrating or planning to, or looking to leave the NHS.
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Essential reading for every doctor, medical student, NHS manager and patient.
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
If you want to understand what's gone wrong with the NHS, please read my award-winning book LIFELINE. You won't be disappointed.
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
I am delighted to support Nick Hopkinson for the @rcphysicians council. If you are a college Fellow, please vote for him.
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Cllr Dr David Nicholl @drdavidnicholl.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Jeepers…I think I’ve known Nick for over 10y…he would be a superb addition to RCP Council. Tell your FRCP chums #TimeForChange
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Please support Philip Pearson in the RCP council elections. A voice of sanity in troubled times for the College and the NHS
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Cllr Dr David Nicholl @drdavidnicholl.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
My good friend @drasifqasim.bsky.social is standing to be President of Royal College of Physicians…I’ve only got to know Asif over the last 2 years in all the mess over #RCPEGM He is an outstanding physician, I cannot commend him enough. Tell your FRCP chums #VoteAsif asifqasim.co.uk/prcp
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PRCP Election — Dr Asif Qasim, MA PhD FRCP
Dr Asif Qasim candidate for election at President of the Royal College of Physicians - restoring the RCP as the Voice of Physicians
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Do watch www.linkedin.com/posts/verve-...
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Verve on LinkedIn: #sciencehumanised #medicaleducation #healthcaremarketing #teamverve…
“Impactful healthcare communications are created when we listen, understand and resonate with those who matter most, our HCPs.” - Verve      In the latest…
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Another candidate for RCP Council elections: @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social #TimeForChange
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Thank you
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Dr Louella Vaughan @drlkvaughan.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Thanks Barry! And good luck to you in the Council elections! I hope we are sitting across from each other in the Chamber come September.
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/workfor...
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No evidence that PAs add value in GP settings, finds academic review
There is ‘no evidence’ that physician associates (PAs) add value in GP practices, according to a new academic review.
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Louella, I am delighted that you are standing. I will be voting for you and encouraging others to do likewise.
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Dr Louella Vaughan @drlkvaughan.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Throwing my hat in the ring for RCP Clinical Vice President! Great to see so many excellent people putting themselves forward. Fellows, don't forget to get out and VOTE!
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Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · 06/02/2025
I cannot think of anyone with more integrity, courage & demonstrable leadership expertise than @DrAsifQasim to restore our beleaguered college as the #VoiceOfPhysicians. Please consider voting for Asif for President. The RCP has lost its way. It must represent & champion its members once more.
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
x.com/medshronline... Do listen
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Proud and honoured to support Dr Asif Qasim for President of the Royal College of Physicians. Do vote for him if you are eligible, and do encourage your friends to vote.
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Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · 06/02/2025
I cannot think of anyone with more integrity, courage & demonstrable leadership expertise than @DrAsifQasim to restore our beleaguered college as the #VoiceOfPhysicians. Please consider voting for Asif for President. The RCP has lost its way. It must represent & champion its members once more.
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drbarrymonk1.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Proud and honoured to support Dr Asif Qasim for President of the Royal College of Physicians. Do vote for him if you are eligible, and do encourage your friends to vote.
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