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Patient Safety Never Events in the NHS

Birmingham Law School's John Tingle writes about the NHS concept of patient safety "never events"

20 June 2022
A hospital patient's hand, holding the hand of a loved one

In the vernacular of NHS patient safety there is a concept known as a ‘Never Event’. This is a concept that will be largely unknown to most people who work outside the NHS. A Never Event is defined by the NHS as:

“Never Events are serious, largely preventable patient safety incidents that should not occur if healthcare providers have implemented existing national guidance or safety recommendations.” p2)

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  • John Tingle

    Associate Professor

    Birmingham Law School

    Biographical and contract information for John Tingle, Associate Professor in Birmingham Law School at the University of Birmingham.

    Phone: +44 (0)121 414 9240
    Email: j.tingle@bham.ac.uk

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