Month: November 2013

New offence of wilful neglect to be introduced for health professionals

The government’s response to the Francis Report has outlined that wilful neglect will be made a criminal offence in England and Wales.  This means that doctors and nurses could face jail sentences if found guilty of the new offence.  The offence is intended to apply only to the most extreme types of poor care. If …

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