Junior doctors have voted to reject a contract agreement with the Government.

Junior doctors have voted to reject a contract agreement with the Government.

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The video discusses a dispute over a new contract for junior doctors in the NHS, highlighting the rejection of the proposed deal and the differing opinions among doctors. The contract included pay rises and changes to weekend work, but concerns about safety and professional conditions led to its rejection. The video also covers potential future strike actions and the ongoing discussions among doctors about the contract's implications.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the junior doctors' strike action?

A protest against hospital closures

A demand for more training opportunities

A dispute over a new contract

A disagreement over holiday allowances

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did some junior doctors vote against the new contract?

They felt it did not address long-standing pressures

They believed it offered too much pay

They were against working night shifts

They wanted more vacation days

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was agreed upon in May regarding junior doctors' contracts?

A reduction in working hours

An increase in basic pay and weekend pay rates

More vacation days

A new training program

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Doctor Johan Malwana's position on the new contract?

He wanted more negotiations

He was indifferent to the changes

He thought it was a deal worth accepting

He believed it was a step backward

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary concern of the doctors regarding the new contracts?

The impact on patient safety

The amount of basic pay

The length of night shifts

The number of weekends worked