How to improve the safety of patients treated in the NHS
Beckford-Ball, J.
Nursing Times 101(49): 19-20
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 16372727 Document Number: 587949
The NHS relies on a variety of different staff, medicines and equipment in order to provide health care. Coupled with the volume of patients being treated, this can make it difficult to maintain safety. A new report from the National Audit Office looks at what can be done to make the NHS a safer environment for patients.
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