ONE in five NHS doctors has reduced their hours complaining of exhaustion, a survey has found.
Almost a quarter – 23 per cent – took time off due to stress last year and 41 per cent will not work overtime.
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One in three said they were struggling to get by at work.
Hospitals could be understaffed and patients in danger if the trend continues, said the General Medical Council, which analyzed survey responses from 4,288 doctors.
It follows a strike over pay and conditions by almost all levels of NHS doctors over the last 18 months.
Junior doctors quit 11 times and consultants four times.
GPs voted to work to govern.
GMC chief Charlie Massey said doctors were “taking steps to protect his welfare”.
He added: “They shouldn’t feel like their only option is to reduce their working hours.
“This adds even more pressure to already overstretched services.
“If we want the UK health service to retain more doctors, which will be vital to tackling waiting lists, it is essential to reverse these extremely worrying trends.”
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