Fewer, but higher quality, paediatric units are best option for our children
When you say the word "reconfiguration" alarm bells start ringing and people automatically think of closures ("Staffing crisis threatens care on children's wards", The Herald, February 18).
When you say the word \"reconfiguration\" alarm bells start ringing and people automatically think of closures (\"Staffing crisis threatens care on children's wards\", The Herald, February 18).
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While this may be true in some situations, it's certainly not always the case.
The primary aim of reconfiguration is to be able to continue giving patients the best possible health care, and if they fall ill, make sure they are treated in an appropriate unit by specialist staff in a timely, efficient manner.
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Fewer, but higher quality, paediatric units are best option for our children
When you say the word "reconfiguration" alarm bells start ringing and people automatically think of closures ("Staffing crisis threatens care on children's wards", The Herald, February 18).
While this may be true in some situations, it's certainly not always the case.
The primary aim of reconfiguration is to be able to continue giving patients the best possible health care, and if they fall ill, make sure they are treated in an appropriate unit by specialist staff in a timely, efficient manner.
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