AvMA Chief Executive, Peter Walsh, said:
“This change in approach is very welcome and brings the NHSLA into line with other NHS policy such as the National Patient Safety Agency ‘Being Open’ guidance. Now what we need to see is a programme of awareness-building and training. All of this should also be underpinned by the creation of a legal ‘Duty of Candour’ which is why we are campaigning for ‘Robbie’s Law’. For further details click here
