13.07.12
Desperate times and special measures
With the South London Healthcare NHS Trust in special administration, and new research suggesting thousands of hospital deaths are preventable, it is clear that reform is necessary.
But what is the best way forward? Poor clinical care and diagnostic errors were found to lie behind the majority of preventable deaths – perhaps a non-public provider, such as Virgin Care, would have better results?
It is encouraging to see a timetable for action regarding at least one of the trusts which is struggling financially.
Now time will tell if this is a path that could be useful to others in a similar position, or whether there are alternatives that should be considered.
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