People are being urged to 'avoid risky behaviour' with emergency care prioritised over routine appointments during this week's junior doctor's strike.
The strike begins today and will run through to the early hours of Saturday morning - with NHS bosses warning the extended walk-out will bring 'immense pressures' to the service.
The NHS Confederation estimates the strike - the second to be held by junior doctors in their fight for better pay and conditions - could impact 250-300,000 patients.
