Medical staff in Beijing are working excessive overtime under enormous pressure, according to a study presented by a member of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Beijing committee at this week's annual gathering.

Niu Jisheng, the committee member whose group carried out the research, urged the government to safeguard both the physical and mental health of medical workers.

A senior city politician responded by saying that new community clinics being established in Beijing will address many of Niu's concerns.