UK refutes allegations of "dangerous" ageing NHS equipment
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
The UK's Department of Health (DoH) has rebutted a damning report on the allegedly dangerous age of key National Health Service (NHS) equipment, claiming that despite the historic under-investment in this area, patient safety has never been jeopardised. However, while applauding the government's current efforts to redress the situation, the Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI) echoes the report's concerns.