The reason I am personally convinced that there will be a mess for someone to clean up is Mr Hunt’s sales pitch on the qualities of the contract he has put forward. “The same number of doctors with a lower limit on maximum hours, providing the same level of care, across more days”. If something about the mathematics of that osition doesn’t sit right with you, could I ask you to do one thing? Please take the time to speak to a junior doctor. Whether it is a family member, a neighbour, or even going to your local hospital during a strike. You will be gratefully received and just five minutes of your time is enough. Simply ask why doctors are willing to strike over this dispute and if there are empty spaces in the work schedules at their hospital. What you choose to believe after this discussion is up to you.