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Doctors leaders slam all male panel at London Breast Meeting
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An all male panel at an international conference for breast surgeons has sparked outrage among senior doctors. The 14 member panel at the London Breast Meeting (LBM), staged last month, was described as “shameful” by commentators but has been defended by the organisers. The LBM describes itself as an international meeting dedicated to advancing the field of breast surgery through collaboration, innovation, and education.
An all male panel at an international conference for breast surgeons has sparked outrage among senior doctors.The 14 member panel at the London Breast Meeting (LBM), staged last month, was described as “shameful” by commentators but has been defended by the organisers.The LBM describes itself as an international meeting dedicated to advancing the field of breast surgery through collaboration, innovation, and education.“With a rich history of bringing together leading surgeons, practitioners, and experts from around the world, our mission is to foster excellence in breast surgery and patient care,” it says.But a photograph of the all male panel (or “manel”) has prompted much criticism online.In a LinkedIn thread, Stella Vig, consultant surgeon and NHS England’s former medical director for secondary care said, “This is not a good look!”1Helen Cocks, head and neck and endocrine surgeon said it was “shameful.”“It is not a reflection of a leaky pipeline but shows a...