Responding to today's general election result, Dr Michael Devlin, Medical Defence Union (MDU) head of professional standards, said:
"A new government always finds plenty of problems waiting for them on the desk. Sadly, it has become too familiar for us to see a healthcare workforce that is over stretched and under supported.
"This was reflected in research we carried out of our healthcare professional members, which found that over 90% want politicians to include plans to support the health and wellbeing of the NHS workforce.
"We urge the new government to roll up its sleeves and deliver for healthcare professionals. That includes prioritising support for their health and wellbeing, making sure the way they are regulated is fair, proportionate and timely and ensuring every pound possible is spent on patient care - rather than supporting an outdated legal regime for clinical negligence claims."
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