Margaret Haywood, who filmed neglect of patients,at the Royal Sussex Hospital in Brighton for a BBC Panorama programme, has been struck off by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
The Department of Health has said "that any member of staff who reports concerns about the safety or quality of care to be listened to by their managers and action taken to address their concerns" in other words, don't rock the boat.
Would Ms Haywood have gone to Panorama if she had confidence in her managers? There needs to be more protection for whistleblowers.
I watched the Panorama in question when it was broadcast, and I was revolted.
Another whistleblower has spoken to Radio 4's The Report about treatment at Stafford Hospital.
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Messenger shot once again: Nurse who filmed neglect of patients struck off
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I know this all too well...speak out.. lose your job. Speak up for patients rights & you're told not to rock the boat. Silence is rampant in the Healthcare industry!
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