'Fear and intimidation' in NHS
The Royal College of Nursing says nearly a quarter of nurses have been warned off raising concerns about patient care in the NHS - in spite of the Stafford Hospital scandal.
Culture of 'fear and intimidation' over NHS patient care
The Royal College of Nursing says a quarter of nurses have been discouraged about blowing the whistle on concerns over patient care, in spite of the Stafford Hospital scandal. A survey found 24% of nurses said they had been warned off raising concerns.
The nursing union says the figures reveal a "culture of fear and intimidation" at work.
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