Catholic Medical Association UK

What is the CMA (UK)?

The Catholic Medical Association (UK) supports Catholics in healthcare to integrate their Catholic Faith with their clinical practice.

The CMA (UK) represents healthcare professionals, hospital chaplains, clinical managers, medical scientists – anyone involved in providing healthcare in the UK.

We also serve the Catholic laity and the general public. We are willing to assist with clinical or ethical queries as we are able, using our clinical experience and understanding of the Church’s teaching.

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