St George’s hospital heart unit, which has above average death rate, subject to damning review, Last modified on Sat 4 Aug 2018 13.29 BST. new google.translate.TranslateElement({pageLanguage: 'en', layout: google.translate.TranslateElement.InlineLayout.SIMPLE}, 'google_translate_element'); Cardiothoracic surgery clinical data is available on the NHS website. He found that the facility in Tooting, south London had a cardiac surgery death rate of 3.7% – above the national 2% average. We also provide pre-operative and post-operative care. Please, The subscription details associated with this account need to be updated. Registered in England No. “The surgical team is viewed as dysfunctional both internally and externally,” he said. St George’s is home to one of the largest cardiac (heart) centres in the south east of England. “It has never been below the required standard for the UK. Please update your billing details here to continue enjoying your access to the most informative and considered journalism in the UK. View data for nearby hospitals The review was said to have called for “radical solutions to breaking up the current surgical team”. We have a team of seven consultant cardiac surgeons, who work as party of a multi-disciplinary team that also involves cardiologists, specialist nurses, anaesthetists, therapists, plus many more. The damning review was written by former NHS England deputy medical director Mike Bewick in response to high mortality rates at the hospital. Please, The hospital has not published any monthly target data since May 2016, Listen to Times Radio for the latest well-informed debate, expert analysis and breaking news. Bewick’s review was quoted as saying: “Some felt that there was a persistent toxic atmosphere and stated that there was a ‘dark force’ in the unit. We carry out more than 700 cardiac surgery operations every year, and provide services for people living in south London, Surrey, as well as further afield. The death of Michael Patrick Lydon, 66, in 2015, prompted a serious incident investigation. St George’s hospital heart unit was consumed by a “dark force” and patients were put at risk by a dysfunctional team of surgeons, an investigation concluded last month. Two leading surgeons at a scandal-hit cardiac unit have been suspended from their posts, The Times has learnt. However, it is very clear that major and urgent improvements are required, which we are already taking action to deliver.”. Tap ‘Menu’ and then ‘Times Radio’ to listen to the latest well-informed debate, expert analysis and breaking news. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Sources allege that the pair are seen as troublemakers by managers at St George’s hospital in south London, after they attempted to blow the whistle on problems at the unit, although this was firmly denied by the trust. Its final report criticised a lack of management oversight and said patients referred for cardiac surgery should be seen and treated within 18 weeks. “Nevertheless, the independent review has highlighted serious concerns so it is still crucial that St George’s address the findings of the report so that patients can be sure they are receiving the best possible care.”. © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. function googleTranslateElementInit() { A “toxic” feud between two rival camps at a troubled heart surgery unit left staff feeling that a high death rate was inevitable, according to a leaked report.

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