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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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Hunt to consider 'wilful neglect' offence proposal

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Credit: Neil Hall/PA Wire

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt told ITV News he will consider Professor Don Berwick's proposal that a new criminal offence for 'wilful neglect' should be made law.

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