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flag High turnover of nurses and senior doctors in England's NHS linked to nearly 4,000 extra deaths yearly.

flag A study in The BMJ links high turnover rates of nurses and senior doctors in England's NHS hospitals to increased patient deaths, estimating nearly 4,000 additional deaths per year. flag Higher nurse turnover rates were associated with 35 extra deaths per 100,000 hospital admissions within 30 days, while senior doctor turnover correlated with 14 extra deaths. flag Researchers analyzed data from 148 NHS trusts over nine years, emphasizing the need for retention strategies to improve patient care and safety.

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