http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/ Latest news from Christian Medical Fellowship en-gb webmaster@cmf.org.uk (CMF Webmaster) 60 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=209 Easter greetings As doctors we like to base our decisions on evidence and at CMF we work hard to produce evidence-based research and resources. Nearly 2,000 years ago, when Jesus' first followers found his tomb empty after the crucifixion, no evidence could be produced to counter the disciples' claim: 'He is risen!' Neither the Roman soldiers nor the religious leaders of the day could disprove the resurrection and his many subsequent appearances confirmed it to over 500 people (1 Corinthians... Thu, 5 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=209 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=208 'Heroes of Faith' National Graduates' Conference 27–29 April Join Christian doctors from across the UK for a weekend of Bible teaching and fellowship, with main talks by Dr Pablo Martinez. Book now! Thank you Thanks to all who contributed to the CMF Christmas Appeal to support CMF's work with students. A total of £57,785 was received with Gift Aid. Our Three Year Development Plan appeal currently stands at £277,000 with a target of £1,200,000. Videos CMF's Communications team is currently... Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=208 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=207 'The NHS in debt and distress: an opportunity for Christian leadership' The 2012 Rendle Short Lecture will be given by Dr Tim Lyttle as part of the National Graduates' Conference at the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick, Derbyshire 27-29 April. Please invite fellow-Christian medics to come as an introduction to CMF membership . Book online . Lennox leads the way Dr John Lennox was warmly received as the main speaker at CMF's 2012 National Student Conference. More than 300 students from 31... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=207 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=206 CMF in 2012 - Hopes and Challenges Watch this short video message from CEO Dr Peter Saunders as he outlines new developments for the year ahead and how CMF can better serve you. National Graduates' Conference, 27-29 April In an Olympic year, please join us in this opportunity to be refreshed, challenged and inspired by the Heroes of Faith that have gone before us. National Student Conference, 10-12 February Please pray for the 300+ students who'll be attending the conference in February and... Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=206 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=205 Applications are pouring in for CMF's International Medical Students' Conference (6-10 February 2012) at CMF's Johnson House. We have already received three times the number of applicants compared with previous years. Plans are being made to increase the number of places to accommodate about 30 delegates from up to 20 countries. This is a crucial opportunity to support and equip medical student leaders from across Europe and Central Asia. The International Medical Students' Conference is... Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=205 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=204 A Carol Service for Health Professionals On Tuesday 20 December you are warmly invited to a Carol Service for Health Professionals at All Souls Church, London. For details click here . John Stott – Serving Christ in Medicine Discovered in the archives of CMF's Rhodes Audio Library, we have produced a special collection of classic talks from the late Rev Dr John Stott. Available for purchase from our website . Foundations – a survival guide for Junior Doctors CMF Chief Executive, Dr Peter... Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=204 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=203 MAKE CONNECTIONS; GET TRAINING Junior doctors' Conference : Get wisdom, get real. 28-30 October Hothorpe Hall, Leicester - London and SE Day Conference : Getting a life. 5 November, London - CMF Midlands Conference: Medical Mission Explored - wherever you are! 12 November, Sheffield - Who is my Neighbour? Speakers – Vicky Lavy & Alex Duncan. 12 November 2011, Gateshead - Irish National Conference: Speaker - John Patrick . 18 - 20 November 2011, Cork - CMF Scotland Conference : Living... Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=203 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=202 HG Wells once said that 'advertising is legalised lying'. He would not have been thinking of TV adverts that promote the abortion industry when he said that, but I believe the same sentiment applies. Adverts on TV and radio that promote abortion sell it as a trivial and harmless procedure, which can easily be carried out in a lunch hour, with no long lasting effects or dangers. How far from the truth that is, and dangerous too, for those women who believe the adverts. So far there has only... Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=202 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=201 Faith in the consulting room The GMC and MDU have this week endorsed 'tactful' offers of prayer by GPs and RCGP Chair Clare Gerada has said 'it is good that sense is prevailing at last'. Graham McAll's new book At A Given Moment , explains how understanding a patient's worldview can throw light on their condition and is full of spiritual wisdom, practical advice and inspiring case histories (order online now). Recruit a Friend Invite Christians in your church to become 'Friends of CMF' and... Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=201 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=200 Dr Mark Pickering introduces a motion at the BMA's annual meeting questioning the "stated impartiality and independence" of a commission investigating whether to change the law on assisted suicide. The motion was passed on Thursday 30 June 2011. It notes that a "significant majority" of commission's members are in favour of assisted suicide. (June 2011) The video below is provided courtesy of the Christian Institute . Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=200 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=199 Further to the recent Submission made by CMF to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists about their guideline on the care of women requesting induced abortion, which included expressions of strong concern about the strategy and short timescale for the consultation, Jim Dobbin MP has tabled Early Day Motion 1622 endorsing these concerns. Could you email your MP and ask him or her to consider signing it? Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=199 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=198 The recent BBC documentary 23 week babies - the price of life represented 6 months of filming on the neonatal intensive care unit at Birmingham Women's Hospital. Brilliantly filmed and produced, the programme powerfully illustrated the conflicting emotions of parents confronted with a baby struggling for life at 23 weeks. Four words came to mind: pain, hope, love, despair. As a mother cuddled the tiny form of her bruised and dying baby she whispered, 'Little princess - you are so beautiful…'... Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=198 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=197 CMF currently has nine members in Haiti, who have joined a Samaritan's Purse team, helping with the fight against cholera. We've been hearing from Abi Boys' (whose posts are below), but we've just had another update from Alex Bunn, who has a portfolio career which includes being the CMF student Southern Team Leader. Alex writes: 'I'm taking a day off today, so finally have a moment to reflect. It's quite a tight schedule, up at 5am to arrive before sunrise at the cholera camp, back at 7:30pm.... Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=197 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=195 CMF urgently needs staff By April when Kevin Vaughan and Andrew Fergusson will have retired: 'job shares' invited. Please pray and promote: - Head of Graduate Ministries. PT 6 sessions, must be doctor - Associate Head. PT 5 sessions, must be doctor - Head of Communications. PT 4 sessions - Head of Public Policy. PT 4 sessions - Senior Editor for Print Publications. PT 4 sessions - None of the three posts immediately above necessarily requires a medical qualification, so please consider church... Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=195 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=194 The End of Life Assistance Bill proposed by MSP Margo MacDonald was rejected by the Scottish Parliament by 85 votes to 16.For full details see the link below to the BBC website. Fri, 3 Dec 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=194 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=193 Former community paediatrician Sheila Matthews, now retraining in general practice, lost her job as medical advisor to an adoption panel because she was refused permission to abstain from voting on gay couples adopting children. At an Employment Tribunal on 16 November a case for religious discrimination brought on her behalf by the Christian Legal Centre was lost. Sheila said 'I took this action…to highlight what is becoming a very worrying and ultimately damaging trend. Christian... Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=193 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=192 4thought.tv is a short Channel 4 programme on religious, spiritual and ethical issues, which runs after the evening news. [7:55pm (Mon - Thurs), 7:25pm (Fri), 7pm (Sat) and 7:05pm (Sun)] This week's programmes feature 7 different speakers on abortion: Monday 15 November – Rachel Bass Practising Christian Rachel Bass decided to have an abortion after discovering her baby was severely disabled, but believes that God understands the difficult decision she had to make. Tuesday 16 November – Dr... Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=192 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=191 Andrew, tell us about your background: Since graduating from Falmouth College of Arts in 2004 with a Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism, I've spent all my working career in the media. I've worked for the BBC (as a local reporter and video journalist), 365 Media group (producing and presenting web TV sports bulletins), Premier Media Group (as a producer and newsreader), as well as working in a freelance capacity specialising in web video and communications strategy. It's been a very... Tue, 2 Nov 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=191 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=190 Autumn Appeal – thank you! - Thanks to all who have given. Almost £52,000 received: target = £100,000. Still possible to give Powerful new CMF book - Code Red describes how a young CMF surgeon found the Bible's book of Job helped him face death from leukaemia. Already sold over a thousand copies in less than a week. Special £5 launch offer online Media awards for CMF - In the Christian New Media Awards 2010 , CMF was joint winner of 'Best Christian Organisation' website. Our current student... Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=190 http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=188 A paper published in the Journal of Medical Ethics on 25 August by the respected researcher Clive Seale attracted much media comment. Under the title The role of doctors' religious faith and ethnicity in taking ethically controversial decisions during end of life care he described a postal survey of 3,733 UK medical practitioners, 2,923 of whom further reported on the care of their last patient who died. We know a number of CMF members were among those quizzed. From the abstract, his Findings... Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/news/?id=188