Editor's Choice Population control and uncertainty—a doctor’s role BMJ 2008; 337 :a1076; (Published 31 July 2008) Permission Responses Research What oncologists tell patients about survival benefits of palliative chemotherapy and implications for informed consent: qualitative study BMJ 2008; 337 :a752; (Published 31 July 2008) PDF Permission Responses Open Access Open access publishing, article downloads, and citations: randomised controlled trial BMJ 2008; 337 :a568; (Published 31 July 2008) PDF Permission Responses Open Access Police violence and sexual risk among female and transvestite sex workers in Serbia: qualitative study BMJ 2008; 337 :a811; (Published 30 July 2008) PDF Permission Responses Open Access News Number of homicides related to mental disorder has fallen since 1970s in England and Wales, study finds BMJ 2008; 337 :a1113; (Published 01 August 2008) Permission One in seven people in England can’t get GP appointment within two days, survey shows BMJ 2008; 337 :a1117; (Published 01 August 2008) Permission Responses Over 60s’ use of prescription drugs has doubled in past decade in England BMJ 2008; 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