Williams review into gross negligence manslaughter in healthcare

Complaints, litigation, negligence and gross negligence manslaughter all have potentially devastating effects on the individual(s), teams and the institution involved. All of these groups need significant support, rehabilitation and supported re-training when such instances arise. Fellows and Members have advised the College that they feel the regulatory bodies and institutions have a considerable way to go to achieve this supportive environment. The College suggests that there is a fundamental need for reflection on how we have reached this point, and how circumstance, culture, context and system structures have contributed to this position.