Ambulances told to leave patients in hospital corridors in bid to cut wait timesHigh Speed Ambulance In London. Picture: GettyBy Henry MooreAmbulances have reportedly been told to leave patients in hospital corridors to allow them to respond more quickly to 999 calls. The argument made by the NHS suggests it’s safer to leave patients anywhere in a hospital, rather than risk delays elsewhere. However, A&E doctors have told the Times that this practice is “not acceptable” and slammed the idea that patients would be left in corridors without a proper handover. However, speaking on the subject Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, Care Minister & Labour MP for Aberafan Maesteg, Stephen Kinnock, refuted the claims, saying patients would not be fined.

Source: The Times October 21, 2024 10:53 UTC