From August 2009, it will become illegal for NHS Surgeons to work more than 48 hours per week. As a result, many believe that continuity of care and access to training opportunities for surgeons in training will be severely affected with potentially disastrous outcomes for quality of care and patient safety.

We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to listen to the voice of the surgical profession and elected patient groups in allowing surgeons the flexibility to work hours in excess of the European Working Time Directive.

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