Patients must be part of the review into NHS performance
The PSC is calling for patient voice to be included in the independent investigation into NHS performance, to be led by Lord Darzi, announced by the new Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
Dr Henrietta Hughes said: ‘The unique views of patients and families are key to making improvements. Their views as part of this investigation are key as patients have crucial insights which otherwise may be missed.’
Government to lay regulations on post market surveillance of medical devices
Minister for Patient Safety Baroness Merron last week announced the government’s commitment to lay draft regulations for the post market surveillance of medical devices before Parliament later this year. The aim is for these draft regulations to make medical devices safer for patients by setting out clearer and more stringent requirements for manufacturers when reporting incidents.
The PSC responded: ‘I welcome the SI updating the post-market surveillance requirement for medical devices as these are key to diagnostic safety and this SI marks an important step in keeping patients safe.’