THE Chief Medical Officer in the Department of Health has said the incidents surrounding the deaths of four babies at Portlaoise Hospital were not caused by a lack of staff but rather a culture within the hospital that meant workers did not always communicate effectively with patients.
Dr Tony Holohan has outlined guidelines that he says will empower the health watchdog and ensure that there is better transparency between medics and patients. In his report for Health Minister James Reilly, Dr Holohan states an “open disclosure” policy must be established in hospitals in order to prevent any attempts by medics to keep patients in the dark over issues related to their care. (Independent) >
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