Former QEUH infection control doctor testifies about a "culture of bullying" leading to unvoiced patient safety concerns at the inquiry prompted by infection-related deaths.
Dr. Penelope Redding, a whistleblower and former infection control doctor, testified at the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry about a "culture of bullying" at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH). She claimed staff were afraid to voice patient safety concerns, citing a lack of written communication and intimidation. The inquiry, prompted by infection-related deaths, is investigating the hospital's construction and management practices since its 2015 opening.
September 04, 2024
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