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Medicine and Science from The BMJ

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The BMJ brings you interviews with the people who are shaping medicine and science around the world.

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Latest Episodes

Known for his use of devolved powers, during his tenure as Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham now has the opportunity to bring his local blueprint to the national stage. But what does this mean for the future of health and social care?

Our pa... more

Discrimination in NHS Hiring: We examine the troubling success rates of Black and Asian doctors when applying for NHS jobs. Deputy news editor, Gareth Iacobucci speaks to Anthony Emmanushares his analysis on why discrimination persists in the medical... more

Who actually owns our health data once it is stored in the cloud? And how do we balance the global push for open medical research with the need to protect local populations from data extraction?

Kamran Abbasi sits down with Trudie Lang, Professor of ... more

Two NHS maternity reviews have been published over the past few weeks. The biggest ever conducted, involving nearly 2500 families, investigated services at Nottingham university hospitals NHS trust. It was led by senior midwife, Donna Ockenden, and i... more

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Recent Guests

David Strain
Associate Professor of Cardio Metabolic Health
University of Exeter; BMJ Board of Science
Episode: Hands off our data: the need for sovereignty in a connected world
Trudi Lang
Professor of Global Health Research
University of Oxford, Global Health Network Research Group
Episode: Hands off our data: the need for sovereignty in a connected world
Marian Knight
Professor of Maternal and Child Population Health
University of Oxford
Episode: 750 recommendations, and little change - why the UK keeps having maternity care reviews.
Kate Duhig
Clinical senior lecturer
King's College London
Episode: 750 recommendations, and little change - why the UK keeps having maternity care reviews.
David McCoy
Professor of Global Public Health
United Nations University (Malaysia)
Episode: 750 recommendations, and little change - why the UK keeps having maternity care reviews.
Richard Hurley
Collections Editor
BMJ
Episode: 750 recommendations, and little change - why the UK keeps having maternity care reviews.
Louise Holly
Researcher at Digital Transformations for Health Lab
Geneva/Geneva University-affiliated lab
Episode: Children are bypassing the Australian social media ban
Luke Wolfenden
Researcher at University of Newcastle (Australia)
University of Newcastle
Episode: Children are bypassing the Australian social media ban
Amrit Purba
Author of editorial accompanying the study
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Episode: Children are bypassing the Australian social media ban

Hosts

Duncan Jarvis
Host of Medicine and Science podcast / The BMJ
Cameron Abbasi
Editor/Host of BMJ Medicine and Science podcast
Kamran Abbasi
Editor-in-Chief / Host of BMJ Podcast

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 288 ratings
  • Excellent

    Regular listening - keep up the good work BMJ! BTW really good expose of the baby teeth banking story

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    HilBiker
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Somewhat slow

    I find the pace quite slow and it’s not really pitched to educate.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    jeepjeep100
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Sadly disappointing

    Lots of words little coherent information.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Skye@21
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Strongly recommended

    Thanks for your efforts in making this podcast up and running. Excellent choice of topics, guests and, very good presenters. Keep it up folks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ibraheemsg
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Get a producer please

    Too slow. Different speakers at different volumes. Too long introductions. So unprofessional

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    keitflyer
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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The show provides strong policy analysis and credible guests, though some episodes face audio quality and pacing critiques.
Some listeners wish for tighter production and clearer pacing to match the quality of the topics.
High-quality, research-driven discussions with influential guests attract professionals seeking in-depth healthcare insight.
Guest diversity and topic breadth are appreciated by many, with praise for rigorous debates and practical implications.
Guests and topics are consistently relevant to health policy and public health, appealing to policy-focused listeners.

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750 recommendations, and little change - why the UK keeps having maternity care reviews.
Q: Is there a potential for statutory inquiries to help or hinder progress, and should we pursue different governance models?
Statutory inquiries may delay progress and don't guarantee landing stronger actions; there are actionable steps that can be taken now without waiting for a statutory process.
750 recommendations, and little change - why the UK keeps having maternity care reviews.
Q: How can health data and real-time monitoring be used to land changes effectively, and what data gaps are most urgent to fill?
Focus on real-time monitoring of women's outcomes and experiences with an equity lens, improving staff training to interpret signals, and ensuring board-level accountability to enforce actions.
750 recommendations, and little change - why the UK keeps having maternity care reviews.
Q: What kind of powers would a maternity and neonatal commissioner need to be effective, and can such a role drive real change across political boundaries?
The commissioner needs significant cross-party support and the authority to act on decisions, with backing from ministers and Parliament to avoid politicization and ensure durable changes across administrations.
750 recommendations, and little change - why the UK keeps having maternity care reviews.
Q: Marian, what is your reaction to these two reports and what changes do you see as most urgent?
The reports reinforce that women and families have not been listened to, and while there aren't many new findings, the focus on racism and discrimination is a critical new element. Action requires political will and cross-party support, with a push to implement data-driven improvements and to reassess service design.
What does Wes Streeting's exit mean for the NHS modernisation bill?
Q: How might the PMOS name change affect patient care and research?
The PMOS change is expected to broaden awareness, improve education and curriculum inclusion, and expand funding opportunities for cross-disciplinary research beyond fertility.

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The program consistently centers on health policy, public health, and medicine, with deep dives into NHS governance, healthcare funding, regulatory reform, and patient advocacy. Episodes frequently feature policy experts, clinicians, and journalists who dissect complex systems, from data governance and digital health to drug pricing and public health interventions. Notable strengths include rigorous policy analysis, high-profile expert guests, and a willingness to connect policy changes to patient experience and care delivery. A standout pattern is rigorous, evidence-driven discussion paired with timely, real-world implications for health systems and research, making it valuable for listeners who want to understand how policy shapes practic... more

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