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BMJ raises concerns over 'outlawed' gagging clauses in NHS contracts

Despite government outlawing of gagging clauses in NHS contracts, new evidence published in the British Medical Journal today reveals how some trusts have continued to use them.

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created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Culture change to encourage whistleblowing needed, says expert

Greater statutory protection, support from regulatory bodies and, above all, a culture change to encourage whistleblowing are required to protect patients and clinicians, according to an editorial published on bmj.com today.

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