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I have been a GP for >26 yrs in the same community in which I live. I can’t help think of the patients long since passed away when I walk around. It’s not just patients who might become fond of and value knowing their GP. Opposite is true as well.

"One study found women under 55 are seven times more likely than average to be turned away when having a heart attack." #patientexperience #raredisease #womenshealth @youngMWIA bit.ly/2Hgdru0

We stand with @sarahwollaston & @CommonsHealth condemning @NHSDigital for sharing #NHS patient home addresses with the @ukhomeoffice to track down migrants. SIGN our #StopSharing petition today keep the Home Office OUT of the NHS: goo.gl/1jEJ8M

Can you imagine what it would be like to take care of your menstrual health without any hygiene items while also fleeing armed conflict? See why #migration is a feminist issue: unfpa.org/feministmigrat… via @UNFPA

#Menopause symptoms can be very distressing, especially for women who are unable to use hormonal treatments. A new @BJOGTweets review has found that treatments such as #mindfulness and CBT lead to a reduction in hot flush bother: ow.ly/Ei5v30iXqIx

That's why many other I ndustries are so worried - legislation works #CDOH #HLC #NCDs @WHO - need to get strong action in developinG countries #BestBuys #FCTC twitter.com/oecd_pubs/stat…

Great to engage in dialogue with @Kate_Jenkins_ @AusHumanRights Sex Discrimination Commissioner at #CSW62 as to how might we better equip junior docs with the skills to provide appropriate & comprehensive care to women& adolescents who experience gendered violence @JordanCory

“Violence against women and girls is a global phenomenon that cuts across cultures, age groups, and economic and social status. More than 600 million women live in countries where domestic abuse is still not against the law.” - @Atayeshe #CSW62 #ENDviolence

Given that 41% of Canadian physicians are women, the gender imbalance in leadership is something that more female doctors are calling out. Part two of a series on #WomenInMedicine: buff.ly/2GbxZ6v @drlesleybarron @KimKellyMD @ddsv3 @DocSchmadia @Monika_Dutt

#CSW62 Agreed Conclusions urges increased investments in rural #healthworkers, socially accountable & community-based education & training, #DecentWork. Missed the @ilo @WHO @womeninGH @irishmissionun side-event on rural #healthworkers? Read more: womeningh.org/single-post/20…

However it takes courage to speak out @TheBMA @docanthea twitter.com/bmj_latest/sta…

Not long now until our #ImposterSyndrome tweet chat taking place at 8pm tonight, join in on #NHSwomen to discuss the issue with our guest panel @bailey_suzie @samanthallen @ChrisOliverNHS @JenniferGarrett

Excellent turnout for the @MedWIA and @youngMWIA #CSW62 side event! So many inspiring women sharing their stories. Learn from each other and help each other to achieve #GenderEquality in Health

Today, the message is simple: END DISCRIMINATION. The right to health means ending discrimination in all healthcare settings. #ZeroDiscrimination for all.

A poignant story of a #BRCA gene mutation carrier “I’ll prolong my life & greatly reduce the risk of getting #breastcancer “ #BreastReconstruction BRCA Patient 2 Days before her Prophylactic #Mastectomy youtu.be/eewSoBVhpzc via @YouTube

Join the #NursingNow twitterchat today at 3pm GMT by @NursingNow2020 Women in Global Health supports #NursingNow. Nurses are frontline #healthworkforce in #globalhealth who, when enabled, will deliver #UHC @womeninGH @WHO #womeningh

The Duchess and RCOG President @lregan7 pause to look at a painting of Her Majesty The Queen opening the College’s current London home in 1960 @KensingtonRoyal

Women represent 70% #globalhealth workforce. Enable women, especially nurses, to deliver quality care and #UHC #NursingNow #WomeninGH @NursingNow2020

I really enjoyed my meeting today with our @WHO interns - they will be key in shaping the future of #GlobalHealth. I listened to their proposals to strengthen our internship programme, including finding innovative financing mechanisms. Thanks for being part of the WHO family.