Doctors join picket lines as strikes continue

The video discusses the ongoing strike by consultants due to a 35% pay erosion over 15 years, caused by government inaction and interference in the pay review process. Despite attempts to negotiate, the government has not engaged meaningfully, leading to a staffing crisis in the NHS as consultants and junior doctors consider leaving for better opportunities abroad. The video highlights the impact on patient care and the need for fair pay to retain medical professionals.

What is the main reason for the consultants' strike?

• New healthcare policies

• Changes in working hours

• Lack of government negotiations

• Increase in workload

What is the government's stance on discussing pay with consultants?

• They have increased pay

• They have decreased working hours

• They are open to discussions

• They refuse to discuss pay

How has the pay disparity affected the NHS?

• Shorter waiting lists

• Increased number of consultants

• Consultants leaving the NHS

• Improved patient care

What percentage of medical students plan to leave the NHS after two years?

• 10%

• 40%

• 20%

• 30%

What is the role of the pay review body?

• To manage hospital resources

• To implement new healthcare policies

• To decide consultants' pay annually

• To increase doctors' workload

Since when has the government been interfering with the pay review process?

• 2010

• 2008

• 2005

• 2015

What has been the impact of inflation on doctors' pay in the UK compared to other developed countries?

• Pay has increased equally in all countries

• Pay has decreased in the UK

• Pay has increased more in the UK

• Pay has remained the same in the UK