Report comment

Recently a consultant reported a simple mistake he had done, managed the patient very well, patient didn't come to any harm. Consultant was really devastated. He reported the incident honestly and guess what - he was disciplined and referred to the GMC!

He has worked for 7 years as a consultant without any errors! He has now lost the passion, drive and enthusiasm for the NHS, patients and his job.

So much for 'Fair and Open' culture!

He needed help and support and not punishment.

Of course, patient safety and their will being should be at the heart of our NHS but it is equally important that action taken are fair, proportionate and we need a learning culture and not a blame culture. We need 'Fair and Open culture' and not naming, shaming and blaming.

Why would anyone report any mistake if they are disciplined even for single, simple mistakes?