We cover why Jeremy Hunt has gone for such an expensive fix and what impact it will have on the health service and its ability to retain experienced doctors.

Also this week, our insights into three days of junior doctors’ strikes and more on the ongoing BMA “rate card” controversy.

With Annabelle Collins, Lawrence Dunhill, Hayley Kirton and James Illman. 

Send views and questions to annabelle.collins@hsj.co.uk.

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