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NHS Accidentally Deletes 2,000 Patients From Waiting Lists
22 Oct
Summary
- At least 2,000 patients were removed from NHS waiting lists.
- The digital referral system caused the accidental deletions.
- A health watchdog investigation uncovered the significant issue.
An investigation by a health watchdog has uncovered a significant issue within the NHS's digital referral system. It has been revealed that at least 2,000 patients have been accidentally deleted from waiting lists since 2018.
This alarming number of deletions raises serious concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the NHS's patient tracking mechanisms. The safety watchdog's findings underscore a critical failure in the digital system designed to manage patient care pathways.
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