What Never Events on PHIN's website can tell you about hospitals (2 September 2020)

Summary

When you are receiving treatment, it is important to feel that you are in safe hands. The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) website publishes information on a range of patient safety measures, including about serious safety incidents. One category of these are known as Never Events. 

Here we explain what Never Events are, why they are measured, and how you can use them when considering which hospital is right for you.explain what Never Events are, why they are measured, and how you can use them when considering which hospital is right for you.