Strikes by NHS doctors leaving ‘patients in limbo’
Patients affected by walk-outs by NHS staff say they are frustrated and anxious. Source link
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Double doctors’ strike – what you need to know
Consultants and junior doctors in England begin their first joint strike across the NHS in England. Source link
Doctors strike: NHS Gloucestershire warn of disruption
Chief medical officer at NHS Gloucestershire, Dr Andy Seymour said: “The latest round of strikes will bring substantial challenges to the local NHS, particularly hospital services, and we are sorry that many patients will experience disruption to services. Source link
Doctors save baby after rare heart surgery in Belagavi
Doctors in KLE Society’s Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital conducted a rare heart surgery on a 16-day-old baby recently. The patient weighing less than 2.5 kg was referred to the hospital from a private hospital. The child suffered from complaints of bluish skin, lips and nails. Doctors found that the baby was not receiving enough oxygen-rich … Read more
Involve volunteers in efforts to address deafness among children, Governor tells CIGI doctors
Governor R.N. Ravi, second from left, interacting with Neelam Vaid, president, and Mohnish Grover, secretary, Cochlear Implant Group of India, at the inauguration of a national conference in Chennai on Friday. Mohan Kameswaran, organising chairman of the conference, is seen. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Friday advised doctors of … Read more
Junior doctors and consultants to strike together
Autumn walkouts in England will involve both groups, but emergency cover will be provided. Source link
Workplace sexual-harassment clampdown for doctors
Updated guidance spells out expected behaviour and how to raise concerns about colleagues, amid concerns of abuse. Source link
Hospital bosses ignored months of doctors’ warnings about Lucy Letby
In June alone, three babies died within the space of two weeks. The deaths were unexpected, so Dr Stephen Brearey, the lead consultant at the neonatal unit, called a meeting with the unit manager, Eirian Powell, and the hospital’s director of nursing Alison Kelly. Source link
Junior doctors in Scotland accept new pay offer
The 12.4% pay increase for 2023/24 comes after the medics had planned to take strike action. Source link
How much do junior doctors really get paid in England?
The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries. Source link