Patients fear complaining will result in worse care

Many patients at Irish hospitals are afraid to lodge complaints in case it affects their standard of care, according to a new report.

Patients fear complaining will result in worse care

Many patients at Irish hospitals are afraid to lodge complaints in case it affects their standard of care, according to a new report.

A survey of patients found that the main reason for not making a complaint was the fear that patient care, either of the respondent themselves or a loved one, would be reduced.

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