The NHS is facing weeks of disruption after pathology services across south east London were hit by a major cyber attack this week, affecting care from blood tests to transplants.
We cover the impact the attack will have on an already pressured system and the big questions facing the NHS and government around strengthening cyber security.
With Ben Clover, Annabelle Collins and Joe Talora.
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