Report slams Department of Health statistics
- Published: 18 March 2008 10:40
- Last Updated: 18 March 2008 11:15
The Department of Health's statistical releases have come under stinging criticism following a new report from the Statistics Commission, the official watchdog that will be disbanded at the end of this month.
In an analysis of government releases, the quarterly NHS inpatient and outpatient waiting times statistics failed against all six criteria, namely clarity, accuracy, objectivity, professionalism, use of simple language and ease of use.
Download the report at www.statscom.org.uk
