As many as 1,165 people have starved to death in Britain's National Health Service hospitals over the past four years reinforcing claims that nurses are too busy to feed their patients. The Department of Health branded the figures 'unacceptable' and said unannounced inspections will increase.
According to figures released by the Office for National Statistics following a Freedom of Information request, for every patient who dies from malnutrition, four more have dehydration mentioned on their death certificate. Read more
According to figures released by the Office for National Statistics following a Freedom of Information request, for every patient who dies from malnutrition, four more have dehydration mentioned on their death certificate. Read more