Nick Triggle
Junior doctors in England have voted in favour of continuing strike action in their pay dispute. Some 98% of members of the British Medical Association who voted backed further walkouts on a turnout of 62%. There have been ten walkouts so far by junior doctors since the first one in March last year. The British Medical Association (BMA) has asked for a 35% pay rise, but ministers have described the pay claim as unreasonable. Two-thirds of junior doctors are members of the BMA. This vote result means that union has a strike mandate for another six months.
64%
The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
85%
Examples:
- The article highlights the benefits of a new technology for people with type 1 diabetes. The author uses quotes from patients who have used the device to emphasize its positive impact on their lives.
- The article portrays the new technology as being able to improve medical care and quality of life, which may be seen as biased towards it.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- The author does not mention any financial ties to the company that produces the device or any other interests that may be relevant.
- There are no clear indications of conflict of interest in this article.
Contradictions
100%
Examples:
- The author does not provide any information that would suggest the device is not effective at controlling blood sugar levels. The only potential negative mentioned is a risk associated with using such devices.
- There are no major contradictions in this article.
Deceptions
50%
Examples:
- The sentence 'In trials, the technology - known as a hybrid closed loop system - improved quality of life and reduced the risk of long-term health complications.' implies that the device can improve overall blood sugar control without any negative effects. However, this statement is misleading as it does not mention that there may be potential risks associated with using such devices.
- The sentence 'The system uses a glucose sensor under the skin to automatically calculate how much insulin is delivered via a pump.' implies that the device can accurately measure and control blood sugar levels without any input from patients or healthcare providers. This statement is misleading as it does not mention that patients still need to input information on food intake at mealtimes for accurate results.
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