This week we assess the damage after one of the toughest weeks of NHS strike action, with junior doctors and consultants both taking action.
We ask what impact this had on the recovery effort and look at some of the surprising trends to emerge from the strike data. With Annabelle Collins, Ben Clover and James Illman.
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