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"Incredibly distressing and incredibly dangerous"- David Miliband on healthcare attacks, and staff turnover effect on patient outcomes

Dec 4, 2024
David Miliband, the President of the International Rescue Committee and former UK Foreign Secretary, shares insights on the geopolitical factors affecting healthcare. He discusses the urgent need for humanitarian support in crisis zones like Sudan and Gaza. Giuseppe Moscelli, an economics expert from the University of Surrey, dives into new research linking staff turnover to negative patient outcomes, especially in the NHS. The conversation underscores the critical need for healthcare reforms and the importance of retaining skilled professionals for better patient care.
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