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RCOphth Statement in response to the strike action planned by Junior Doctors
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists joins with other medical royal colleges and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges in urging both sides in the current dispute around junior doctors’ contract to step back from the brink and re-enter negotiations so that an agreement can be reached. If necessary through third party conciliation and arbitration. Failure
RCOphth continue to express concern regarding junior doctors contract
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists remains concerned about the continuing dispute between the BMA and the Department of Health regarding the junior doctors contract. We continue to urge all sides to come together for further constructive negotiation without pre-conditions on either side. Independent arbitration may help to break the gridlock and this would be welcome. In
OTG concerned by the impact of proposed junior doctor contracts
The OTG represents the voice and interests of registrars and is influential in all aspects of the work of the College. As today’s registrars are tomorrow’s ophthalmologists, the issues that are changing the face of medicine in general and the way doctors are able to practice are a direct concern of the OTG. The OTG