All public sector organisations are at risk of, or affected by, fraudulent or corrupt activity. From the standpoint of FDNH, such activity may impact upon the safety and/or well-being of patients in a hospital facility. If you work in a public body (such as a hospital), you have a critical role to play in deterring and tackling such abuse.

At the time of being admitted as a Member of the medical profession I solemnly pledge myself to consecrate my life to the service of humanity:

CHANGING GEAR: Guidelines for managing the last days of life in adults.
Revised and updated by a working party chaired by Professor Ellershaw.
Published by National Council for Palliative Care, London. November 2006.

Comments from Dr Gillian Craig. MD, FRCP. Vice Chairman Medical Ethics Alliance.