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Written question asked by Chris Ruane (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 May 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 May 2011. It was answered by Simon Burns (Conservative) on Monday, 23 May 2011 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Health Professions: Patients

Question
(2) what measures are in place to monitor the (a) nursing and (b) medical care experienced by patients in NHS hospitals.
Answer

The National Patient Survey Programme, co-ordinated by the Care Quality Commission, is used to measure different aspects of patients' experiences of care. Surveys contain a variety of experience-based questions, which include questions on the relationships between doctors, nurses and patients, and care and treatment.National health service organisations may also measure patient experience according to local requirements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
56796; 528 c430W;528 c426-7W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Patient-professional relationship
Link
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