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The think-tank is warning the huge efforts being put into reducing waiting times also risks distracting from other priorities in the NHS, including improving access to GPs.

"Russia bears full responsibility for these actions, which are escalatory, risk miscalculation and endanger lives. They must stop," it said.

"In Ukraine, journalists from around the world risk their lives every day to report the suffering of the people," says Dimbleby in the film.

The major changes to qualifications and courses have been described as a "gamble" which pose "clear risks" by education experts.

Physicians are already having conversations with pregnant patients weighing the risks and benefits of taking medications against untreated symptoms, said Dr Bryant.