Protecting students who raise concerns about care delivery

摘要

The modified Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code became effective for members of the nursing profession in March 2015. Raising or escalating concerns has been given much greater emphasis in the code, reflecting the concerns about whistleblowing that have been manifest in the wake of a number of NHS scandals where patient safety and care have been compromised (Glasper, 2015).