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Lessons not learned

Alison Leary

2023BMJ6 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

In the wake of the conviction of Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse who has been found guilty of the murder of seven babies and attempted murder of six babies, the focus of the nation is on the multiple tragedies that the families have faced, the healthcare staff who tried to blow the whistle, and safety issues in hospitals.

Topics & Concepts

PsychologyComputer sciencePatient Safety and Medication ErrorsHealthcare Quality and ManagementMedical Malpractice and Liability Issues