One element of the problems the NHS faces is the experience of its staff; as it sees both Covid period returnees retire, and others leaving after burnout or dissatisfaction with working for the NHS, the health service has an increasing proportion of early career staff (see the example of nurses & midwifes below).

Less experienced staff can be slower to diagnose & may (often rightly) seek further tests. This isn't a problem individually but overall can slow down heath care.

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h/t FT