Proceeding contribution from Howard Stoate (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 18 March 2010. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Patient Safety.

Patient Safety

When I was a medical student, the registrar who taught us about the rectal examination—the per rectum—always said that, "If you don't put your finger in it, you'll certainly put your foot in it," and I have never forgotten that.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 507 c333WH
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Subjects: Complaints Disclosure of information Hospitals Health services NHS Patients Prescription drugs Medical records Procurement Staff Standards Training Safety Mortality rates National Patient Safety Agency
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Patient Safety

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