Improving allied health decision making to reduce readmissions
Improving allied health decision making to reduce readmissions Hospital readmissions place sustained pressure on inpatient services and are frequently influenced by modifiable factors, including how patients are identified for targeted allied health...
International Forum turns 30 | Read our special supplement
Reflections from the past 30 years Since 1996, the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare has brought together clinicians, policymakers and improvers from around the world. This special supplement highlights...
From International Forum fellows to advisory panel
Supporting early-career voices in improvement work The next generation advisory panel (NGAP) ensures that the perspectives of early-career healthcare professionals inform the planning and delivery of the International Forum on Quality and...
Connecting communities to inspire change
From sandpit to system-wide impact In December 2022, the inaugural BMJ Research Forum brought together 300 participants at the British Medical Association in London, UK. It was there that they were introduced...
Improving cultural safety and communication for Indigenous people in hospitals: a consumer-defined approach
Spotlight on the Communicate study: Northern Territory Health In the hospitals of the Northern Territory state of Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience poorer outcomes and higher rates of self-discharge...
How publishing in BMJ Open Quality & attending the International Forum on Quality and Safety helped advance a system-wide project
Improving youth healthcare across Queensland, Australia The Queensland Clinical Senate is an advisory body for Queensland Health that brings clinicians together to examine how the health system is working in practice. At the...
BMJ Group retracts trial on apple cider vinegar and weight loss
Journalists and others should no longer reference or use the study findings in future reporting BMJ Group has retracted research suggesting that small daily quantities of apple cider vinegar might help people who are overweight...
Opportunities and threats in academic media
Why safeguarding quality matters more than ever The academic publishing landscape is changing, driven by digital platforms that speed dissemination but also raise concerns about misinformation. Institutions and publishers must prioritise digital...
Exposing hidden influence in infant feeding advice
BMJ Investigations is our dedicated unit of specialist reporters who expose practices that risk public health and undermine trust in healthcare. Through rigorous, evidence-led reporting, the unit shines a light on issues that matter to...
Transforming healthcare in India: driving disruptive innovation for better patient experience in secondary and tertiary care
Specialist roundtable on disruptive innovation in secondary and tertiary care in India Our partnerships and events team regularly host roundtables that bring together international experts to outline, discuss and direct the conversation toward overcoming...
Correcting the record to enhance patient care
Retractions play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of academic publishing and ensuring research credibility. While they are often viewed negatively due to concerns about reputational damage and career impact, BMJ Group sees...
Five things you should do as a journal editor to support social justice
How you can take small steps to support social justice Today, the world of science is not fair. We know that there are underrepresented groups in both science and publishing w1,w2 and...
