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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Meacher (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 26 February 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Health Bill [HL].


Health Bill [HL]

Perhaps I may add just one further bit of clarification on this crucial issue—and it is crucial, actually—which relates also to the point raised here about dignity. The fact is that there is now an extremely detailed patient survey: direct responses by patients about their treatment on a whole range of issues. If they are unhappy about the loos, they can make that clear on the patient survey. One of the greatest innovations over the past few years is the introduction of this patient survey. We trusts cannot wriggle out of that; it is all there on paper. You can benchmark across all the trusts and see exactly where you are. There is no way out.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
708 c163GC 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disclosure of information Codes of practice Accountability Administration Health services Hygiene Infectious diseases NHS Patients Public consultation Primary care trusts National Institute for Health and Care Excellence MRSA Standards Safety Care Quality Commission National Quality Board
Legislation
Health Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk