Call to make ward rounds 'cornerstone of hospital care'

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Vital ward rounds are being neglected in hospitals - to the detriment of patients, experts say.

The royal colleges of physicians and nursing said they needed to be re-prioritised and become a "cornerstone" of daily life in hospitals again.

The guidance said they were essential for communicating with patients, monitoring progress and arranging treatment and discharge.

But it said too often key staff were not available to take part in them

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19816017
 
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