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BMA to consult junior doctors on next steps
The British Medical Association (BMA) has released a statement saying it will consult with junior doctors on what next steps it will take, after the government announced that the contract would be imposed.
The news followed developments in the contract dispute, after 58 per cent of BMA members voted against accepting the new junior doctor contract. Despite the rejection, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt decided to push ahead with rolling out the contract.
Following Dr Johann Malawana’s resignation as leader of the BMA junior doctors committee, Dr Ellen McCourt has been appointed as interim chair of the committee.
McCourt commented: “By choosing this route rather than building on progress made and addressing the outstanding issues which led to a rejection of the contract by many junior doctors, the government is simply storing up problems for
the future.
“A new contract will affect a generation of doctors and impact on the delivery of patient care. It needs to have the support of the profession and in light of today’s announcement the BMA will need to consult with members before deciding on next steps.”
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