A study by the Royal College of Physicians finds that the number of female doctors will be more than that of male doctors within the next decade.
But the report cautioned that women were more likely to choose specialties that offer flexibility; thus sparking shortages in fields like obstetrics and gynaecology, emergency medicine and surgery. "Across the NHS, 43 per cent of all women doctors are under the age of 35, so many will not yet have started families," the report said.
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Head injury or traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of disability among children and young adults that leads to varying degrees of physical and mental stability. Fortunately, it is also one of the preventable brain disorder.
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Professor Jane Dacre, chair of the committee that produced the report said, "Understanding now that women doctors tend to favour more flexible working patterns and certain specialties will enable the Government and NHS to secure and maintain the high standard of UK doctors."
The study also said that in contrast to their increasing numbers in hospitals, very few women were medical directors in the NHS.
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Childbirth is one of the most marvelous and memorable segment in a woman's life that calls for celebration. Knowledge about labor and delivery can ease unnecessary fear, ensuring a unique experience.
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