‘Stain on NHS’
THE “inexcusable” treatment of whistleblowers who suffer financial or professional damage is a “stain on NHS the reputation of the NHS”, MPs have said.
In a report on complaints procedures, the Commons Health Select Committee said medical professionals are deterred from coming forward to raise serious concerns about patient safety because they fear the personal consequences.
The report said evidence heard by the committee suggested NHS staff and patients who complain are not seeking payouts but better quality care.
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