RCN responds to the Healthcare Commission report 'Caring for Dignity'
Published: 27 September 2007
Responding to the publication of the Healthcare Commission report 'Caring for Dignity' Royal College of Nursing General Secretary Dr Peter Carter said today;
“Every patient has the right to be treated with dignity and respect and it's the duty of every member of the healthcare team to make this a reality.
“However, to provide the highest levels of care staff need to feel valued, be fully supported and given the resources to provide the care their patients deserve.”
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Notes to Editors
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Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is the voice of nursing across the UK and is the largest professional union of nursing staff in the world. The RCN promotes the interest of nurses and patients on a wide range of issues and helps shape healthcare policy by working closely with the UK Government and other national and international institutions, trade unions, professional bodies and voluntary organisations.