The quality of patient care in NHS hospitals is threatened by a chronic shortage of junior doctors, the British Medical Association warned last night. Registrars and house officers are being pressured to work excessive hours to fill gaps in ward rotas. They are at risk of being bullied by managers and consultants into overworking, often without extra pay, the BMA said.
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Some argue that the physician shortage is partially due to the increased number of female doctors. They claim they have less longevity than their male counterparts, take more time off for maternity and family matters, and work less hours and take less overnight call.
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