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Sir David Nicholson

Recent revelations of failings in patient care have damaged the NHS's reputation. Is the service capable of meeting the demands and financial challenges of 21st century healthcare?

In Britain healthcare is state-funded, free at the point of delivery to all citizens. The National Health Service is routinely described by politicians of all stripes as one of the country's greatest treasures. But the NHS's reputation has been damaged by recent shocking revelations of failings in patient care. HARDTalk speaks to the Chief Executive of NHS England Sir David Nicholson. Is his Health service capable of meeting the shifting demands and daunting financial challenges of 21st century healthcare?

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 22 Oct 2013 20:30GMT

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Presenter Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest David Nicholson

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