"With survey results like this you have to question why the government feels it is necessary to embark on such a radical and costly re-organisation of the NHS right now, particularly when you take into account the financial pressure the service is already under", a spokesperson said.

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"Over the coming months, the MoD will embark on a radical programme of reform to re-organise the structure of the department, " said Dr Fox.

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