Training programmes in countries overseas should be supported

Should UK membership exams be held overseas? No.

Should multifaceted smoking cessation programmes be more widespread?

Tobacco was introduced into the UK in the late 16th century and its popularity has risen ever since then. However, shortly afterwards, the son of Mary Queen of Scots, King James I of England was the first monarch to implement a tax on tobacco use. He also published his famous 'Counterblast to tobacco' in 1604 where he reflected on his dislike of the 'precious stink' and observed that: Smoking i...

Should U.S. Investors Invest Overseas?

I nterest in foreign investment has been high among U.S. investors in recent years. The unprecedented growth of 401k pension plans has greatly increased the number of people who must make their own investment decisions in planning for their retirement. Many investors know that geographic diversification can improve investment returns without increasing risk. However, whether or not to invest ab...

I-14: Assisted Reproduction and Religion What Consideration Should Be and Should Not Be Relevant,

Several important issues are pertinent to an ethical discussion of the new technology today grouped under the name Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART). This is a moral imperative because each of us must decide what is to be considered ethically acceptable in assisted reproduction. Reflecting on the ethical dimension of ‘creating’ a new human life can play a major role in ensuring that in eac...

Overseas Doctors Training Scheme.

The Overseas Doctors Training Scheme was estab lished by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in August 1989. Feedback from trainees placed in post has indicated that their early experience in the UK could have been eased had they been able to attend an induction course which addressed their specific needs. In response to this the Overseas Liaison Com mittee decided to hold their first induction ...