Andrew Richard Dearden

British Medical Association operates as a trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK. The firm policies cover public health issues, medical ethics, science, the state of the NHS, medical education and doctors’ contracts. It provides medical advice and support services to doctors and health organizations. The company was founded by Charles Hastings in 1832 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of British Medical Association, BMA Investments Ltd. is a high impact medical journal that champions better research, clinical practice, and healthcare policy. The company is based in London, UK. The BMJ serves GPs, hospital doctors, educators, policymakers, and millions of readers working in clinical practice, research, education, government, patients, and the public. Founded in 1992, the British company's mission is to work towards a healthier world for all.