The Daily T 'Doctors have lost the plot' – Prof Robert Winston on resigning from the BMA over strikes
Jul 24, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Professor Robert Winston, a leading IVF doctor and public health advocate, reflects on his resignation from the BMA, expressing concerns about the impact of strikes on the medical profession's reputation. He argues for a balance between fair pay and patient care. Meanwhile, Nathan Askew, Chief Nurse at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, raises alarms about the rising cases of measles due to declining vaccination rates, emphasizing the urgent need for public awareness and informed decisions regarding immunizations.
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Strikes Threaten Medical Trust
- The BMA's strike action is highly political and risks damaging the profession's reputation.
- Doctors who strike may lose public trust and harm patient relationships.
Doctors' Unique Trust Role
- Doctors hold a unique privileged role of trust with patients.
- Breaching this duty by going on strike risks harming patient care and doctor-patient relationships.
Nurses Stay Out of Strikes
- Nurses haven’t joined strikes despite earning less than doctors.
- Nurses play an essential role often more impactful to general health care.