Newsnight has been investigating one of many worst performing Hospital Trusts in England, and may report allegations that College Hospitals Birmingham Basis Belief (UHB) – one of many greatest within the nation – has been utilizing disciplinary investigations to punish senior clinicians who’ve raised affected person security issues.
Up to now decade, the belief has referred 26 of its docs to the Common Medical Council which may examine a physician’s health to practise, a Freedom of Info Act request by an NHS security campaigner discovered. In all circumstances the GMC took no additional motion.
Present and former senior docs say the “mafia type” Belief is extra concerned with defending its personal repute than what is going on on wards on the hospital.
The Belief, which has one of many worst data for affected person outcomes, was final yr rated “requires enchancment” by healthcare regulator the Care High quality Fee.
The Belief mentioned: “All affected person security issues and incidents are rigorously investigated to stop hurt to our sufferers.” In addition they mentioned there have been well-established routes and assist in place for employees to lift issues, and it promoted and inspired this.
UHB Basis Belief takes care of the well being of greater than two million folks however at the moment has neither a everlasting Chief Govt nor Chair. David Grossman reviews the investigation carried out collectively with BBC West Midlands, and produced by Sean Clare.
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