NHS treatment of whistleblowers is inexcusable, say MPs

Health select committee says medical professionals are deterred from coming forward because they fear consequences

The “inexcusable” treatment of whistleblowers who suffer financial or professional damage is a “stain on the reputation of the NHS”, MPs have said.

In a report on complaints procedures, the Commons health select committee said medical professionals are deterred from coming forward to raise serious concerns about patient safety because they fear the personal consequences.

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