Exploratory study which aimed to develop a sociological understanding of the views and experiences of doctors working within the National Health Service (NHS) in the North of England. The research questions that guided the study were: what do doctors who work day in and day out delivering patient care in hospitals, health centres and clinics make of changes to health care? Are they aware of these calls for changes to their practice and values? Do contemporary developments affect how they feel about themselves? To obtain a free account please register with the UKDA.