§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will review the case of Jean Brett, following the report by Conciliation Connections, a copy of which has been sent to him; and if he will make a statement. [130029]
§ Ms StuartThe Conciliation Connections report recommendations were considered and accepted by Mount Vernon and Watford National Health Service Trust (now part of West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust) at a public trust board meeting. As recommended in the report the trust has apologised, carried out an audit into the work of the consultant's department to ensure that no unnecessary operations were being performed and made an offer of compensation.
578WRecently the Chief Medical Officer requested the Eastern Regional Office to review the file notes; the conclusion was that no further action be taken.