Navigating patient safety: NCEPOD and the RCP

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Our experts explore how NCEPOD's work has led to patient safety initiatives including national early warning scores and the management of sepsis.

Dr Marisa Mason

Chief executive, NCEPOD

Dr Alison Tavare

GP and a primary care clinical lead, Health Innovation West of England

Dr Andrew Rochford

Improvement clinical director, RCP

Published

07 December 2023

Theme

Patient Safety

Sub Theme

Safety learning

About

Marisa Mason, Alison Tavare and Andrew Rochford explore how NCEPOD's work has led to patient safety initiatives including national early warning scores and the management of sepsis.

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