Medics may face jail.
Posted: 16 Nov 2013, 13:26
This follows on the heels of the news that social workers could face jail for failing to follow Court orders.
The rules will apply to those who are found guilty of wilful neglect. Fair enough, but why is it always frontline staff who get hit the hardest?
The latest NHS scandal at Colchester has led to the hospital being put in special measures after it breached its licence to provide health services. Any resignations or sackings? Far from it, the Board that oversaw its descent into special measures is still in place. No doubt once it rises to 'adequate' there will be plenty of back-slappping and promotions all round.
The rules will apply to those who are found guilty of wilful neglect. Fair enough, but why is it always frontline staff who get hit the hardest?
The latest NHS scandal at Colchester has led to the hospital being put in special measures after it breached its licence to provide health services. Any resignations or sackings? Far from it, the Board that oversaw its descent into special measures is still in place. No doubt once it rises to 'adequate' there will be plenty of back-slappping and promotions all round.