The EU's top court says Greece is violating EU law by allowing doctors to work long hours without adequate rest.Ten Greek medical associations lodged a complaint at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) and were backed by the European Commission. The ECJ ruled in their favour, against Greek law.The court said that Greek doctors "may have to work more than 24 consecutive hours and even up to 32 hours".Greek healthcare has suffered major budget cuts under the EU bailout rules.In 2008-2012 the cut in healthcare spending totalled 25%, a European Parliament report says.According to the Athens government, the Greek healthcare system is short of 4,500 doctors as well as other medical and paramedical staff.But Michael Vlastarakos, President of the Panhellenic Medical Association, said another 5,000 doctors and 15,000 nurses were needed.
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