Tuesday 30 June 2015

Employers urged to create conditions which encourage doctors, nurses and midwives to admit mistakes

Employers urged to create conditions which encourage doctors, nurses and midwives to admit mistakes When things go wrong patients should expect a face to face explanation and apology from doctors, nurses and midwives according to new guidance from the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

But the regulators have also made clear that professionals need to have the support of an open and honest working environment where they are able to learn from mistakes and feel comfortable reporting incidents that have led to harm. Nursing and Midwifery Council 

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