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Doctors fight to change working time directive

Ahead of an expected Commission propsal next Wednesday, to adjust the EU working time directive, the Brussels executive has run into criticism.

A leading doctors’ group has attacked the Commision's proposal saying it could prevent 'on-call' doctors from having an adequate rest between shifts.

The British Medical Association (BMA), representing doctors in the UK and one of the EU’s most influential medical groups, says it is ready to lobby against the change, according to the Europ...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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