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Doctors' Strikes Harm Patient Care, Diplomacy Urged

4/16/2026

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  • Dr. Helen Holt, a consultant physician, says the ongoing doctors' strikes in the United Kingdom are harmful and require diplomacy.
  • She notes doctors fret over patient care and the NHS's financial strain.
  • Holt says she initially supported action, but resident doctors are now less inclined to strike.
  • Dr. Peter Davis, a physician, adds that fewer resident doctors vote for strikes as many attend educational sessions and maintain clinical duties.