"I was quite appalled that the government felt they could basically gamble with patient safety and care. At the end of the day, it is them that suffer."
"Me not getting into training means there is one less doctor who is able to see these patients. When families are worried that their kids are unwell and they can't see a doctor, I'm at home because I'm not able to be there."
Heather Gunn, a resident doctor, is preparing for unemployment after the withdrawal of 1,000 promised training posts in England. These posts were part of negotiations between the British Medical Association and the government to improve pay and job security for doctors. The health secretary stated that the posts could not be made available due to financial issues stemming from industrial action. Gunn, who hoped to specialize in paediatrics or emergency medicine, remains supportive of the strikes despite the impact on her career prospects.
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