Half of Scottish doctors over 50 intend to retire early

Changes to pension taxation, disillusionment and burnout are all factors

Lynne Rankin

Nearly half of all hospital doctors in Scotland aged over 50 intend to retire early.

The research also suggests the NHS will face significant problems recruiting and retaining doctors in the future.

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