NHS 'run ragged' by scandalous underfunding, warns BMA

The BMA has warned that scandalous underfunding of the NHS has left the service 'run ragged', as a major poll by the union found four in five doctors believe quality and safety of patient care are under threat.

by Nick Bostock
BMA chair Dr Chaand Nagpaul (Photo: JH Lancy)
BMA chair Dr Chaand Nagpaul (Photo: JH Lancy)

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