British Prime Minister Starmer has appealed to resident doctors to reconsider their planned strike action, scheduled to begin on Friday. Starmer cautioned against heeding the union's call, characterizing the strike as a "damaging road" that would negatively impact patient care. The plea comes amidst ongoing negotiations regarding pay and working conditions, with the government urging doctors to remain at the negotiating table rather than resorting to industrial action. The strike threatens to further strain an already overburdened healthcare system.