'Disturbing' Shortage of Medics for British Forces ; ... As Two More Deaths Take Toll of Uk Losses in Afghanistan to 265
Western Mail › February 26, 2010
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BRITISH armed forces are operating with a "deeply disturbing" shortage of medics, it emerged last night as the deaths of two more British soldiers were announced.
Government figures show the number of fully-qualified medical officers is 42% below the required level and there is a 21% shortfall in the number of nurses.See the full content of this document
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'Disturbing' Shortage of Medics for British Forces ; ... As Two More Deaths Take Toll of Uk Losses in Afghanistan to 265
The statistics were obtained by former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell, who said the shortage must place "enormous strain" on the Defence Medical Services.
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