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Junior Doctor Sick Leave Soars Amid Strikes
14 Jun
Summary
- Junior doctor sick leave increased by nearly 40 percent.
- This surge in absences occurred over the past three years.
- Data comes from over 100 hospital trusts responding to inquiries.
Junior doctors have experienced a significant rise in sick leave, with absences increasing by almost 40 percent in the last three years. This escalation in sickness has occurred concurrently with the junior doctors' strike action.
Information gathered from over 100 hospital trusts indicates a substantial jump in days lost to illness. These figures highlight a growing concern regarding the well-being of junior medical staff and the potential strain on healthcare systems.
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