Well that's quite a strong statement from the junior doctors:
Junior doctors row: 98% vote in favour of strikes
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-34859860
Junior doctors in England have overwhelmingly voted in favour of going on strike in their dispute with ministers over a new contract.
Some 98% voted in favour of a full strike and 99% in favour of action just short of a full strike.
The first walk-out will start on 1 December with another two dates earmarked for later in the month.
The British Medical Association said it was "inevitable" disruption would be caused to patients.
The action is likely to lead to the cancelling and rescheduling of thousands of routine appointments, tests and operations with the NHS forced to prioritise emergency cases.
BMA leaders said they regretted this, but added ministers had left them no choice because the contract was "unsafe".
The union has asked the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) to get involved to offer independent arbitration - something the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, which normally stays out of politics, has said it supports.
The dates for industrial action are:
The BMA balloted just over 37,700 members - over two-thirds of the workforce - and 76% took part in the ballot.
- 08:00 GMT 1 December to 08:00 GMT 2 December (junior doctors to staff emergency care)
- 08:00 GMT to 17:00 8 December (full strike)
- 08:00 GMT to 17:00 16 December (full strike)