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Experts from Imperial College London cite ‘alarming declines’ in 12 key metrics of patient safetyThe NHS is forced to spend a “staggering” £14.7bn a year treating people who have been harmed by mistakes made during their care, a report reveals.And a stark north/south divide on patient safety has opened up across England, with double the amount of death and disability caused by medical negligence in the north-east than in London. Continue reading…
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/dec/12/nhs-spends-147bn-a-year-treating-patients-in-england-hurt-by-care-mistakes-says-report
Author : Denis Campbell Health policy editor
Publish date : 2024-12-12 05:00:09
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NHS spends £14.7bn a year treating patients in England hurt by care mistakes, says report
