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NHS 'wilful neglect' proposal

A major review of NHS patient safety, conducted by US expert Don Berwick, has been published and one of its key recommendations is a new criminal offence for "wilful neglect". Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said he will consider the proposal.

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US expert publishes NHS patient safety report

A review of patient safety by Professor Don Berwick has been published and among the key findings are:

  • A new criminal offence for 'wilful neglect' should be made law.
  • Guidelines on how many staff should be on a ward at one time.
  • Criticising the system of regulation in the NHS as too complex.

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