Paterson probe to be wide-reaching
The private healthcare sector has welcomed the widening of a scrutiny into the circumstances and practices surrounding the malpractice of consultant breast surgeon Ian Paterson.
An independent non-statutory inquiry for the Department of Health is expected to examine a wide range of issues in private care including doctors’ defence cover, providers’ insurers, responsibility for the quality of care, appraisal and ensuring validation of staff.
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