Archive for August, 2009
Head nurse condemns poor care cases
The Government’s chief nursing officer has said nurses who give patients poor levels of care should be struck off, after reading a damning report from the Patients Association (PA).
Parents launch compensation bid
The parents of an Oxford student who was knocked off his bike and killed by a lorry have launched a legal claim against the driver’s insurance company.
Probe launched into cervical tests
Faulty cervical smear tests over 20 years mean that nearly 1,000 women in Leeds have been urgently recalled for repeat screening.
NHS negligence claims increase
Claims of clinical negligence against the NHS have increased by 11% this year, according to data uncovered by the Conservative Party.
Mortuary shut after inspection
An inspection of a mortuary at Wales’ biggest hospital has uncovered shortcomings in operating policies and procedures forcing all post-mortem examinations to be suspended.








