The consultant. Part 1.

Date:
2001
  • Audio

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Description

In this programme Edie Stark interviews consultants about life in the NHS. All emphasise the long working hours, stress, and the effects on marriage and family life. Consultants feel their status, autonomy and earnings are under attack: the old "going out for a round of golf" is in the past. Registrars recently protested about their long hours - 80 hour weeks - and gained some relief at the expense of consultants. Though they chose their jobs with enthusiasm, many are tired and depressed and there has been increasing early retirement.

Publication/Creation

London : BBC Radio, 2001.

Physical description

1 sound cassette (30 min.)

Notes

Broadcast on 2nd January 2001

Creator/production credits

Presented by Edie Stark. Also participating are Alan McKay; Charlotte Danham-Williams (Lewisham Hospital); Nahid Mir (Lewisham Hosp)

Copyright note

BBC Radio

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