Asons Comment on Call for “Radical Change” Within the NHS
Bolton, UK (PRWEB UK) 31 July 2013 -- With a sharp rise in the number of medical negligence claims that have been filed in recent years, there has been much speculation as to how well the suggestions made in the Keogh Report will be implemented in order to protect patient safety in the future.
As stated in a BBC article, medical experts have publicised their worries about the future of the NHS in a recent report, where it has been said that by 2021 there will be a shortage of around £30billion towards the cost of hospital care, if serious changes aren’t made (1).
Much like in the Keogh report (2), which concentrated on finding a diagnosis to rectify the failings of 14 hospitals in the UK, Sir David Nicholson has also made the suggestion that to improve patient care medical services need to be concentrated in fewer hospitals (1). He believes that by making designated hospitals within a borough specialists centres in certain areas of treatment, it will reduce the risk of another tragedy like the Stafford Hospital scandal (1).
According to the BBC Sir David has stated that the way in which a hospital is organised is vital to ensuring that patients receive the best care, reducing the risk of negligent occurrences. In his theory, if fewer hospitals specialise in one area instead of stretching staff out too thinly across several hospitals, they will have the highest amount of expertise to deal with that area of health, thus reducing pressure on the resources of that hospital and providing better levels of care (1).
In an interview with the BBC, Sir David gave an example of stroke services in London, where 31 hospitals previously provided a stroke care unit and subsequently they had some of the worst outcomes for patients. According to the report, stroke services are now only provided in eight of the hospitals and the results have changed dramatically, with their care units being some of the best in Europe (1).
Speaking on the proposal, Asons executive Suzanne Yates said:
“In terms of reducing clinical negligence in the NHS, I think this strategy has great potential for success. It’s no secret that hospitals are failing under the pressure of limited resources and staff, but this could be a brilliant solution.
At Asons we receive a high number of cerebral palsy claims, with parents seeking compensation for birth injuries caused by neglect during difficult labour. If the right doctors and nurses were available during these traumatic or difficult births, it would go a long way to preventing these instances from occurring, as the hospital would be fully equipped to deal with the situation- and this applies across all levels of medical care”.
Medical negligence is a growing problem within the NHS and national authorities are striving to find ways to tackle the issues. Anyone who may have fallen victim to medical negligence may have grounds to file for a medical negligence claim for compensation, helping victims to recover from the poor care they have been subjected to. To find out more information about making a claim, or to speak to one of our clinical negligence solicitors visit http://www.asons.co.uk or phone 01204 521 133.
(1) BBC News, NHS 'heading for £30bn funding gap', 11/07/2013
bbc.co.uk/news/health-23258962
(2) Keogh Report
nhs.uk/NHSEngland/bruce-keogh-review/Documents/outcomes/keogh-review-final-report.pdf
- ENDS -
About Asons Solicitors:
Asons Solicitors is a Bolton-based law practice that specialises in personal injury and industrial disease claims. Founded by brothers Imran Akram and Kamran Akram, Asons Solicitors has developed to become a young and dynamic law firm that delivers practical solutions to clients in times of difficulty. Their continued focus on their staff has seen them awarded with the Investors in People “Gold Award”; which is reflected in the professional and personable approach they take in working with clients. They strive to grow and to develop, and their supportiveness and attention to detail ensures that their clients use them time and again.
For further information contact:
Email: info(at)asons(dot)co(dot)uk
Website: http://www.asons.co.uk
John King, Asons Solicitors, http://www.asons.co.uk, 08448 408 012, [email protected]
Share this article