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Cameron defends NHS boss
David Cameron has defended NHS boss Sir David Nicholson over the Francis Report findings into failings of the Mid-Staffordshire NHS Trust. Families have put pressure on the PM to sack Sir David.
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Nursing training recommendations
- Increased focus on compassionate care
- Student nurses should have direct care experience under supervision of registered nurse
- Possible introduction of aptitude test for potential nurses exploring attitude to care/compassion
- National code of conduct for healthcare support workers