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Originally Posted by BobK
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Under the proposals being outlined today, a section of the NHS constitution which says that patients have a right to a general say in their care will be toughened up to make clear they should be “involved fully” in “all discussions and decisions” about their care, adding: “including in your end of life care”.
It adds that people should be given special support to help them take it in makes clear: “Where appropriate this right includes your family and carers.”
Mr Lamb said shortcomings could potentially be challenged in the courts under new powers for the new Clinical Commissioning Groups.
“We have got to move away from an old model of the past of paternalistic care where the doctor knew best,” he said.
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That which we call a rose, by any other name, would smell as sweet.
Or something along those lines.