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Doctors’ disorders: Britain’s overwhelmed health service

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NHS Crisis: Wait Times and Mortality

This chapter explores the current turmoil within the NHS, focusing on the severe impacts of ambulance staff and nurse strikes on patient wait times and associated mortality rates. Statistical evidence suggests a concerning rise in deaths linked to delays in emergency care, emphasizing the urgent need for reforms in the healthcare system.

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