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Being a doctor - what it’s really like and how it has changed in the last 25 years.

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I became a doctor in 1999 after many grapples with whether it was the right thing for me to do with my life.Over 27 years later In reflect in this episode about what it means to be a doctor to give you some insight into  the role, its highs and lows and ultimately its essence.Links: Working time directives: https://www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts/working-hours/european-working-time-directive-ewtd/doctors-and-the-european-working-time-directiveContinuity matters: https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/35/6/370The year I started: https://www.theguardian.com/society/1999/dec/17/futureofthenhs.healthSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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