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Making amends: a consultation paper setting out proposals for reforming the approach to clinical negligence in the NHS

A report by the Chief Medical Officer

  • Document type:
    Publication
  • Author:
    Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer
  • Published date:
    1 July 2003
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Product number:
    32260
  • Gateway reference:
    1574
  • Pages:
    128
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown Copyright

This consultation paper sets out proposals for reforming the approach to clinical negligence in the NHS. The aims of these proposals are to ensure that the emphasis of the NHS is directed at preventing harm, reducing risks and ensuring safety.

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