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Whistleblowing: a legal commentary

Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsCornock M
JournalNursing Children and Young People
Volume23
Issue8
Pagination21-21
ISBN Number2046-2336
Keywordswhistleblowing; under-reporting; patient safety
URLhttp://oro.open.ac.uk/31494/

Abstract

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.