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Health
Rachael Ward

Patient safety fears as junior doctors battle burnout

Junior doctors in Victoria are overworked and burned out, according to a new survey. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Nine in 10 junior Victorian doctors are worried about making mistakes due to burnout and fatigue, sparking concerns for patient safety.

That's according to a union report claiming the state's less experienced medicos work under Australia's worst conditions and a high number are considering leaving the profession.

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