Putting patients at the heart of your digital revolution
The latest BIDA Journal has just been published, and it urges practices to adopt an inclusive approach to developing new digital systems.
Vice Chairperson Dr Leena Saxena writes: 'This includes designing simpler and more accessible digital systems, providing education and digital support for elderly patients, involving carers and families where appropriate, and ensuring that non-digital options remain available for those who need them. By balancing technological advancement with compassion, accessibility, and inclusion, healthcare services can ensure that elderly and other vulnerable patients are not left behind in an increasingly digital world.'
September's Journal is simply brimming with debate and the latest developments in healthcare, particularly in relation to international doctors. There's an introduction to SSP Health who assist practices with governance and procedure, a feature on Prime Minister endorsed charity Endometriosis Awareness North, and an update on the BIDA sports that bring so many people together. There's even a quiz on Vitamin D and Gout!
To read a this and past BIDA Journals, go to BIDAJOURNAL.
Dr Arun Baksi
The entire membership of BIDA wishes to express its deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of Dr Arun Baksi, who sadly passed away on 21 August.
Dr Baksi helped shape the treatment of diabetes on the Isle of Wight and at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS University Trust. He was a campaigner against racism and a valued member of BIDA.
Professor Amit Sinha, the President of BIDA and a close friend of Dr Baksi said: “We mourn his departure to the heavenly abode and offer our prayers for him and pay our condolences to the family. We will always celebrate his life. He remained an active participant and member of BIDA and will be sorely missed.”
Commencing with caring for those who care
It isn’t a healthy situation – as the number of doctors emotionally burnt out has topped 34% while sickness in our NHS workforce is on the climb, again.
And so the first session at our BIDA National Conference (10 October, please see poster) will discuss how to ensure the wellbeing of our medics is looked after properly.
Feeling valued in their workplace is a huge consideration and for international doctors practicing in the UK, safely settling into a new job and environment is paramount.
How to achieve this will be under investigation in Session One of the conference, which is a gathering of medics from around the globe currently plying their trade in Britain.
The whole event will have essential issues such as this at its heart, and so it is sure to garner healthy numbers of guests.
You can register your interest in attending by visiting our CONTACTUS page.
Don’t miss out!
Chair steps up to the mike again
Our Women’s Healthcare Forum Chair Dr Anita Sharma has completed a second podcast on endometriosis – this time on how it can affect the bowel.
Featuring patient Laura, consultant gynaecologist Dr Sujata Gupta and the Oldham GP, the show has something for everybody – including medics.
You can listen to it, by visiting
YouTube:
https://youtu.be/4T0FCwmJgCs?is=C_ilo86zWGRgc4gg
Dr Sharma has also featured in local newspapers recently with her continued call for the establishment of specialist endometriosis centres across Britain – read more at https://www.notreallyheremedia.com/news/oldham-reporter/oldham-charities-unite-to-call-for-national-treatment-centres/
Our Mission
BIDA aims to support, encourage, train and acknowledge the wonderful work of Britain’s international doctors and dentists, without whom our NHS would simply collapse. We also promote understanding, tolerance, equity and fairness – join us, today at Join BIDA | British Internationa
The comfort of financial security
BIDA has worked in partnership with Quilter financial advisers since 2021.
The Wealth Management company give our membership sound investment and other monetary advice to enable them – and their families – to have a sound financial future.
Read more at QUILTERPARTNERSHIP
From the President
Watch a message from our President on the 50-year-anniversary of BIDA and why we are founded on a philosophy of “friendship, dignity, respect and service above oneself.” https://www.youtube.com/shorts/C1HVB3oy2e8