BGS Net Newsletters -March 2003

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Editor: Kevin Kelleher	March 2003	Index of Articles
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Dr Bobby Irvine	President's Column	Editorial Column
The BGS pays tribute: Marion Hildick-Smith >> Prof John Brocklehurst >> James (Jimmy) Williamson >> Richard (Dick) Sainsbury >> Peter Greenfield >> Stuart Bruce >>	I discuss two matters which were debated at recent meetings of the Executive and Council. I would be happy to receive your views More >>	Tributes to Bobby Irvine, Special Interest Groups and Online Forum More >>
	Regional Specialty Advisors
	In the November issue of the newsletter, we published guidelines set down by the College regarding regional specialty advisors (RSA) to the RCP London More >>
BGS Spring Meeting	Merit Awards	BGS Officers
The Granite City prepares for the National BGS Scientific Meeting on 9-12 April, at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. More >>	Members have asked that we publish again, the procedure followed by the BGS in making recommendations to ACDA; this could of course be changed in the future. More >>	Nominations are invited for the posts of Deputy Honorary Secretary and Spring Meetings Secretary More >>
Between Two Stools	Parkinson's Disease Academy	National Care Standards
A report on psychiatric services for older people in general hospitals makes recommendations to improve the care of older people. More >>	The PD Academy is a series of Master Classes in the management of Parkinson's Disease More >>	Members are concerned that the designation of some nursing homes limits choices for older people. More >>
Retired Members' Meeting	Career in Geriatric Medicine	Continence Care
The annual event for retired members to be held in Windsor on 25/26 April 2003 More >>	A survey to find out how medical students get advice on their future careers was conducted More >>	A two-year project aiming to set the foundations for a national sentinel audit of continence care More >>
Intermediate Care	Shifting the Balance of Power	Trainees' Column
The Aussie approach: A visitor to Australia will see interesting modern cities, efficient societal infrastructure, beautiful and varied landscapes, incredible wildlife. More >>	Shifting the balance of power has brought about fundamental change to the way the NHS in England is structured. More >>	Stroke Special Interest Group, European Working Time Directive More >>
Notices	In Memoriam Dr Glenn Foubister	Workforce Development
Updated regularly Meetings >> Announcements >> RIA funding opportunities Jobs >> Gibraltar, New Zealand & Australia	In Memoriam Dr Glenn Foubister	In March 1999, the House of Commons Health Select Committee recommended that there should be a major review of Workforce planning in the National Health Service. More >>
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