Q&A: Doctors' industrial action

Patients requiring emergency care would still receive treatment, the BMA says

<bold>Doctors in the UK have taken part in their first industrial action for nearly 40 years.</bold> <bold>Here we look at why the medical profession is so angry.</bold>

<paragraph>Why was the action taken?</paragraph>

<paragraph>What does the government want to do with their pensions?</paragraph>

<paragraph>What about other NHS staff?</paragraph>