Resident doctors take strike action over pay
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
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Dr Steven Montgomery (right) from the BMA said doctors pay has decreased by over 20% since 2008
Resident doctors are taking part in an industrial action in a dispute over pay.
The 24-hour industrial action began at 07:00 BST on Monday and will end at 06:59 on Tuesday.
It comes after consultants and specialist doctors went on strike last week - the first time for these two groups of doctors in Northern Ireland.
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he remained committed to implementing this year's pay award but was currently unable to do so in the absence of an agreed budget.
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