British Medical Association
| Abbreviation | BMA |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Provincial Medical and Surgical Association |
| Founded | 9 July 1832 |
| Founder | Charles Hastings |
| Headquarters | Tavistock Square, London, England |
Region served | United Kingdom |
| Members | 190,366 (2023) |
Key people |
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Publication | The BMJ |
| Website | www |
The British Medical Association (BMA) is a registered trade union[1][2][3] and professional body[4][5] for doctors in the United Kingdom. It does not regulate or certify doctors, a responsibility which lies with the General Medical Council. The BMA has a range of representative and scientific committees and is recognised by National Health Service (NHS) employers alongside the Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association as one of two[6] national contract negotiators for doctors.
The BMA's stated aim is "to promote the medical and allied sciences, and to maintain the honour and interests of the medical profession".[7]
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