The British Medical Association (BMA) said the "important study" confirmed that passive smoking kills.
Dr Peter Tiplady, chairman of the BMA's public health committee, welcomed this latest consultation exercise.
BBC: The debate will look at issues like smoking and obesity
It just now remains for the BMA to indicate to government which option the profession prefers.
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The GMC responded to the BMA vote by saying it was already introducing wide-ranging reforms.
The BMA has set up a working party to draw up proposals for reforming the GMC.
The BMA is currently in detailed negotiations with NHS managers over a new contract.
Meanwhile the BMA described measures that would increase competition in the NHS as "dangerous and risky".
Labour health spokeswoman Jackie Baillie said the party shared the BMA's concerns about alcohol consumption levels.
Dr Hamish Meldrum, Chairman of Council at the BMA poured scorn on his comments.
"The results show clearly that second-hand smoke causes cancer of the lung, mouth and throat, " a BMA spokesman said.
As health secretary, Alan Milburn consistently rejected calls from the BMA to reopen talks on the contract.
Dr Brian Patterson, Chairman of the BMA's Northern Ireland Council, said it was a positive step forward.
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But the BMA warned there was a balance to be struck between patients rights and clinical priorities.
Dr Michael Goodman, deputy chairman of the BMA's consultants committee told The Independent he was concerned about the GMC referrals.
The report published by the BMA ahead of the conference found half of GPs had reported low morale.
But the BMA said 2.7% was removed from another income stream resulting in a zero net pay rise.
The BMA guidance stresses that relatives should always be properly consulted, even if official consent is not required.
The British Medical Association (BMA) in Scotland welcomed the move but said clinical care should be the priority.
Dr Ian Bogle, BMA Chairman said all doctors wanted to see their patients treated as quickly as possible.
The junior doctors who were eligible to vote in the BMA ballot were five to one against the contract.
Dr Jo Hilborne, chairman of the BMA Junior Doctors Committee, welcomed the review.
But the BMA is furious about what it calls "an unhelpful blame game".
The BMA said medical immigration did need to be controlled, but not at the expense of those already here.
The BMA annual meeting later this month will debate several motions urging neutrality on the issue of assisted dying.
Mr Cameron also criticised the BMA for opposing foundation hospitals, GP fundholding, and longer opening hours for GP surgeries.
The BMA has written to health minister Ann Keen to express its concerns.
The new package was agreed between the Department of Health and members of the BMA's consultants committee in June.
So that the TUC or the BMA or the Institution of Electrical Engineers or the churches have some say.
Dr Dean Marshall, chairman of the BMA's Scottish GP committee, said it was essential that staffing shortages were addressed.
Lau and fellow tycoon Steven Lo, the chairman of BMA Investment, stand accused of bribery and money laundering.
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