The BMA has criticized NHS plans for handling strikes by 50,000 resident doctors, warning that they compromise patient safety. The strikes are scheduled from July 25 to July 30, with doctors demanding a 29% pay increase. Traditionally, services have been maintained by senior doctors during strikes, but this time, hospitals have been instructed to continue with non-urgent care, risking safe staffing. BMA representatives urged the NHS to postpone non-urgent activities to maintain safety in urgent care. Previous strikes led to significant financial and operational disruptions for the NHS.
The BMA has warned that NHS plans for dealing with resident doctors' strikes could jeopardize patient safety. Upcoming strikes will involve 50,000 doctors demanding a 29% pay rise.
Hospital leaders have been instructed to continue non-urgent care during the strikes, putting a strain on staff and risking patient safety in both urgent and planned care situations.
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