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Lauren Harte

Leading GP's warning amid 'mass exodus' of junior doctors and consultants from Northern Ireland

A leading GP has warned that low morale and burnout is driving many young doctors out of Northern Ireland's health service to other countries while more experienced doctors are choosing to retire early.

Dr Tom Black was speaking as members of the British Medical Association in England began a three-day walkout on Monday following a huge vote for industrial action.

It comes amid ongoing anger across the public sector, including recent strike action by nurses, health workers and paramedics.

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