Are called off, the government would immediately look to restart talks. but in the meantime, during what will be the longest strike action in nhs history, consultants like drjason dungu over at basildon hospital have to act down to coverjunior doctors. we make sure that there s enough coverfor the inpatients so it s not more busy because we re not doing the elective and routine work. so what should patients do over the next six days? well, if you have a life threatening emergency, make sure you still call 999. otherwise, you can call the 111 service. if you have a planned operation or an appointment, you can still attend unless you ve been told otherwise. leigh milner, bbc news. let s take a look at today s papers. the guardian leads on comments from the junior doctors union the bma warning that there could be more strike action ahead. the paper says this leaves rishi sunak facing fresh pressure over his pledge to reduce nhs waiting times . the times focuses on a warning