Doctor strike will harm patients, NHS boss warns

The NHS (National Health Service) boss has warned that the upcoming doctor strike will have a detrimental impact on both emergency and non-urgent patient care. This warning comes as doctors in England plan to hold a 72-hour strike starting on March 13th, 2023. The strike action is being taken in response to the ongoing dispute over pay, with doctors demanding a 35% pay increase. The NHS boss has stated that the strike will have significant consequences for patients, as it will disrupt the delivery of essential medical services. The official has emphasized that the strike will affect not only emergency care but also non-urgent treatments and procedures, which could lead to further delays and backlogs in the healthcare system. The NHS is already facing significant challenges, and this strike action is expected to exacerbate the existing pressures on the healthcare system. The government and the medical unions are currently in negotiations to try to resolve the dispute, but it remains to be seen whether a compromise can be reached before the planned strike action.