Hewitt announces independent clinical audit of ISTCs

In evidence to the Health Select Committee on 26 April, Secretary of State for Health Patricia Hewitt announced that an independent clinical audit of Independent Sector Treatment Centres (ISTCs) is to be undertaken.The decision of the Health Secretary follows recent stinging criticism by leading surgeons about the quality of care provided in ISTCs. Commenting on…

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