Hundreds of junior doctors across the county are to be balloted on potential industrial action in protest at plans to bring in a contract from August.The British Medical Association (BMA) fears doctors, including GPs, will face substantial pay cuts if the new contract goes through.Changes include reducing the times when junior doctors qualify for "premium" pay for working at night and at weekends.There is concern it could hit already short-staffed emergency departments.Dr Saqib Anwar,...
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