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Failing Hospitals

Simon Cox investigates the latest hospital with unusually high death rates and accused of poor quality of care. Why does the NHS continue to have problems with patient safety?

A year ago Simon Cox reported from Mid Staffordshire Hospital where hundreds of patients died as the result of poor-quality care. The government said this was a one-off but the list of hospitals with similar failings continues to grow. Simon investigates the latest hospital with unusually high death rates and accused of poor quality of care. After tens of billions of pounds extra investment, he asks why the NHS continues to have problems with patient safety.

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Thu 25 Mar 2010 20:00

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