Anyone follow story re NHS Ombudsman chief Rob Behrens' concerns about NHS cover ups?

I am following this story.
I think it's unfair to assume nobody cares - but you are right about dramatisation it's probably because they humanise and not many of us like just the facts.

I have noticed that patients can be left with anger issues following on from NHS misdiagnosis and mistreatment. This is a real problem and needs addressing.

A great many people within the NHS care but whistle blowers get short shrift. The powers that be close ranks when any uncomfortable investigations or questions are asked. These days you can get access to your medical records but that isn't to say they haven't been altered to suit the NHS narrative.

I think we all know it happens, whether we or anyone we know has experienced it or not. It is unfair to assume that nobody cares, but what can the individual do about it if not directly affected?

I have accessed my medical records years ago - it's not new. I think it was in 1984 or 1985 I had a copy. My daughter acessed hers and had all her birth records copied between baby 1 and baby 2. That was roughly 14 years ago. My husband had a selection of his copied maybe 2010. If people wanted them they could always get them. Obviously no good if they are "lost"!

My uncle's records were destroyed 7 years after his death - but that was in the 1970s. I don't know what the rules are now about that.

And don't forget lots of money (and staff) have been lost from the health ombudsman and the whole service is just now under "restructuring".

If funds are withdrawn obviously things won't get better.

whistle blowers get short shrift - yes indeed.... but not just in the NHS, unfortunately.

Sections of medical notes can be withheld from patients though...

On what grounds Aveline? That's interesting.

I couldn't possibly comment!