NHS chiefs attack plans to scrap four hour A&E targets, warning against attempts to 'keep ministers happy' Hospital chief executives have attacked plans to scrap four-hour A&E targets, suggesting the moves are being politically driven because deadlines are not being met.
Last week NHS England said it would test a new system, which officials said would mean speedier care for the most urgent cases.
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine expressed alarm that the plans could mean most patients have no deadline for treatment, leaving millions to wait longer. The Daily Telegraph
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Last week NHS England said it would test a new system, which officials said would mean speedier care for the most urgent cases.
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine expressed alarm that the plans could mean most patients have no deadline for treatment, leaving millions to wait longer. The Daily Telegraph
See also:
- RCEM release position statement on metrics to supplement four-hour target Royal College of Emergency Medicine
- Scrapping four-hour A&E target ‘could be detrimental’ to patients – hospital boss East Anglian Daily Times
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