If they haven’t even highlighted the issue should system failure be a mitigating factor in harm, or avoidable death?
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Replying to @katemasters67
Most staff may not get round to incident reporting their fears til after their shift. But if something happens before then...also GMC seem to be saying they shouldnt even work it at all. Which isnt realistic.
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Replying to @ShaunLintern
Something has to be done. The current situation almost invites harm, then blames the system when it happens, legitimising the unthinkable.
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Replying to @katemasters67 @ShaunLintern
Exactly. We’ve tried and tried to speak out against this.
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Replying to @doctor_oxford @ShaunLintern
Maybe in the wrong forums where it was too easy for it to be classed as self-serving. There is little or no fuss from doctors at the point where someone avoidably dies.
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Replying to @katemasters67 @ShaunLintern
I don’t think that’s fair. Doctors horrified by Mid Staffs for example & many of us spoke out and continue to do so, warning of those conditions repeating themselves.
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Replying to @doctor_oxford @ShaunLintern
There’s a long history to every scandal and avoidable death before it hits the public domain. I wish doctors involved at the point of harm would show their rage at the system issues at the point of harm. I know it’s there, it shouldn’t be suppressed.
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Replying to @katemasters67 @ShaunLintern
We often do speak out internally to make things safer. Sometimes successfully too. But can’t publicly expose dangers without risking the sack. Trusts have draconian media policies. Culture of fear not candour.
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Replying to @doctor_oxford @ShaunLintern
Maybe there should be a website where you can (anonymously?) post the issues? I can’t remember what it’s called now but there is one where patients can post their medical experiences. Complaints managers monitor it!
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Replying to @katemasters67 @ShaunLintern
Or a "PALS" for staff in each hospital etc - where you can somehow voice concerns without fear of reprisals.
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I think it'd have to be completely separate to the trust for it to work, imho. Is there not a 'central hotline' for raising concerns; anonymously, if necessary? Such a thing ought to already exist & be monitoring for patterns, surely?
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