Junior doctors strike outside Bristol Royal Infirmary

Junior doctors strike outside Bristol Royal Infirmary

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Junior doctors are striking for fair pay and better working conditions, crucial for the NHS's future. The strike is a last resort due to significant pay cuts and government inaction. Public support is strong, and the BMA seeks negotiation with the government. The demand is for a 35% pay restoration to counteract a 26% pay cut since 2008. The strike aims to retain skilled doctors within the NHS, as many leave for better opportunities abroad. The future of the NHS depends on addressing these issues.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons junior doctors are striking?

To request better hospital facilities

To demand more vacation days

To improve patient care by addressing NHS vacancies

To protest against long working hours

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the responsibility for the strike primarily lie with, according to the transcript?

The government

The NHS management

The junior doctors

The patients

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of pay cut have junior doctors experienced since 2008?

15%

25%

45%

35%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the BMA's proposed pay rise to restore junior doctors' pay?

45%

35%

15%

25%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to restore junior doctors' pay, according to the transcript?

To retain skilled doctors in the NHS

To reduce their working hours

To improve hospital infrastructure

To increase the number of holidays