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Hospital patients to get named doctor Hospital patients in England should know which senior doctor is responsible for overseeing their care, according to guidelines being published. They should also be given details of the nurse who can answer their questions. The names should be visible over or beside the bed of patients, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges advice says. The move was one of the main recommendations of the public inquiry into failings at Stafford hospital. The academy was asked to draw up advice to help the NHS implement the change. Many hospitals do already display the details, but the guidelines make it clear what is expected and which doctors should be responsible in which departments. bbc.co.uk/news/health-27822658
Posted on: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 08:37:01 +0000

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