087 Female doctors put NHS under ‘tremendous burden’

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Women GPs who only work part-time after having children place a ‘tremendous burden’ on the NHS (National Health Service)

It claims 70 per cent of medical students are female and will only work a few days a week once they qualify.The cost of training these doctors – just under ?250,000 a head – ‘is going to put a huge burden on the health service’.

The proportion of women entering the profession has increased by 50 per cent since 2001.

I – Word Understanding
Tremendous – very great amount
Proportion – ratio

II – Have your say
1.Women doctors were ‘well-educated and well-qualified but when they go into practice, many marry and have children?… and they then often want to work part-time. More likely male-single doctors are dedicated and committed to medical profession.
2.According to British Medical professionals,there are many shortcoming of NHS. Elderly patiens are not able to receive proper empathy from the medical staffs. It is as like as completing their daily tasks.Is this happening in your country?
3.Top 3 Worlds best health and medical services aside from United States of America.
1. France
80% of the medical bill are paid by the government.
2.Switzerland
Health care is guaranteed to all citizens. Citizens must buy health insurance and in return, private insurers must offer coverage to all citizens.
3. Germany
Almost 90% of Germans use the public health system and the remaining 10% use the private system.

087 Female doctors put NHS under ‘tremendous burden’