England's health ombudsman warns of understaffed NHS leading to cancer patient risks.
England's health ombudsman warns of understaffed NHS putting cancer patients at risk. The ombudsman calls for government action to prioritise patient safety, as PHSO figures reveal 1,019 cancer investigations between April 2020 and December 2023, with 185 cases upheld or partly upheld. Concerns include treatment delays, misdiagnosis, and poor communication in cancer care.
March 09, 2024
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