| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
| Authors | Cornock M |
| Journal | Nursing Children and Young People |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pagination | 21-21 |
| ISBN Number | 2046-2336 |
| Keywords | whistleblowing; under-reporting; patient safety |
| URL | http://oro.open.ac.uk/31494/ |
This article examines the legal position of a nurse who believes that a colleague is performing below the level of competence required, witnesses inappropriate action by a colleague, or who believes that the care environment is putting patients at risk.