Responding to the GMC’s ‘State of medical education and practice 2019’ report, which shows an increasing number of doctors moving away from traditional career paths amid high levels of burnout, BMA council chair Dr Chaand Nagpaul, said:“Crucially, as this report notes, exhausted and burnt out doctors, overwhelmed by demand, are struggling to provide the level of care that patients deserve. This is affecting quality and safety of the care that’s being delivered. It’s clear that the impact of the state of the NHS is being felt across the whole profession – from juniors beginning their careers, to experienced hospital doctors and GPs.
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