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There has been “very little change” to ensure NHS staff speak up about their concerns, despite pledges by ministers, the nurse who blew the whistle on the Mid Staffs scandal has told MPs.
Helene Donnelly, who alerted managers to fears about poor patient care at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Hospital trust, suggested that many staff remain frightened to speak out, despite attempts to change the culture of the NHS.
Other witnesses to the Commons Health Select Committee inquiry on complaints and whistleblowing said the health service too often prioritised “ruthlessness” and targets over caring for the needs of patients.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/h...hange-in-NHS-culture-whistleblowers-warn.html
Helene Donnelly, who alerted managers to fears about poor patient care at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Hospital trust, suggested that many staff remain frightened to speak out, despite attempts to change the culture of the NHS.
Other witnesses to the Commons Health Select Committee inquiry on complaints and whistleblowing said the health service too often prioritised “ruthlessness” and targets over caring for the needs of patients.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/h...hange-in-NHS-culture-whistleblowers-warn.html