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As thousands of junior doctors hit hospital wards for the first time across England, a survey suggests more than half are concerned about the quality of care in their workplace.
One thousand first and second year doctors have spoken confidentiality to the Medical Protection Society.
The findings suggest a culture of heavy workloads, long hours and not enough support.
A junior doctor has told Newsbeat: "It's all about pressure."
The 25-year-old woman, who did not want to be named, said: "The thing that gets people down is the workload. Our predecessors were probably the same as well.
"There are resources when there is a sick patient, but the problem is when you have multiple sick patients and only five doctors covering the ward.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/28669205
One thousand first and second year doctors have spoken confidentiality to the Medical Protection Society.
The findings suggest a culture of heavy workloads, long hours and not enough support.
A junior doctor has told Newsbeat: "It's all about pressure."
The 25-year-old woman, who did not want to be named, said: "The thing that gets people down is the workload. Our predecessors were probably the same as well.
"There are resources when there is a sick patient, but the problem is when you have multiple sick patients and only five doctors covering the ward.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/28669205