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Child was allowed to collect drugs on behalf of hospital patient

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“Safe use of medication by patients and those who support them is paramount,” she said.

“We have taken immediate steps across the hospital’s wards to clarify that medication should not normally be provided to third parties, including young people, unless there is a clearly documented and appropriate arrangement in place.”

Mitchelhill added: “We will learn from this case to further strengthen our systems and safeguard patient care and have taken immediate action to do so.

“We will be responding directly to the individuals who raised this concern to confirm the actions we have taken and our commitment to learning and improving.”


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