Patient safety
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Author:
Department of Health, Chief Medical Officer
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Published date:
13 March 2007
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Primary audience:
Doctors and consultants, Emergency care, Health and social care professionals, Nurses/midwives/health visitors, Patients/service users, Public, Public health, Researchers/students
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Copyright holder:
Crown
NHS patients receive care from doctors, nurses and other health professionals who use their skills in a dedicated and conscientious way. But in the complex, high-tech environment of modern healthcare, things can and do go wrong. And when they do go wrong, the consequences can be devastating for families and staff. Our task is to reduce these risks and make healthcare safer.
