A response to the Berwick report: time to care?

The NHS Alliance responds to the Berwick report The Berwick report makes a number of insightful comments about what is good about the NHS while also acknowledging that there are things that need to change. While recognising that misconduct does occur and demands censure, Berwick also recommends abandoning blame as a tool. “Errors do not demand punishment” he states. The report also highlights the need to get the balance right between dealing with wilful and irresponsible actions, and finding time and attention to address the underlying causes about why “good people deliver poor care”- a concept Iles explores further. Our