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"South Korean Trainee Doctors Defy Pressure, Continue Strike Despite Threats"
healthcare2 years ago

"South Korean Trainee Doctors Defy Pressure, Continue Strike Despite Threats"

Thousands of South Korean trainee doctors are defying a government deadline to end their mass walkout, protesting a plan to increase medical school admissions. The government has warned of suspending their medical licenses if they do not return to work. The walkout has caused disruptions at major hospitals, leading to patient rejections and canceled procedures. The government has issued a back-to-work order and invited the trainee doctors to a meeting to address their concerns.

"South Korean Doctors' Strike: Protesting Government Medical Policies"
healthcare2 years ago

"South Korean Doctors' Strike: Protesting Government Medical Policies"

Trainee doctors in South Korea walked off their jobs to protest a government policy to increase medical school admissions by 2,000, leading to cancellations of surgeries and medical treatments. The government argues the need for more doctors due to the country's aging population, but many doctors fear an oversupply leading to unnecessary treatments and income drops. The walkouts could cause disruptions in medical services, with the potential for further rallies and strikes in support of the trainee doctors. The Health Ministry urged the doctors to return to work, emphasizing the importance of patient care.

The Struggle of England's Underpaid Junior Doctors.
business3 years ago

The Struggle of England's Underpaid Junior Doctors.

Trainee doctors in England are paid less than fast-food workers, leading to strikes and protests across the country. The low wages have caused a shortage of doctors in the healthcare system, with many leaving for better-paying jobs abroad. The strikes have brought attention to the issue and put pressure on the government to increase wages for trainee doctors.