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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Andrew Gregory Health editor

‘A proper diagnosis’: Prof Lord Darzi, keyhole pioneer asked to unpick NHS

Prof Lord Darzi in 2014
Prof Lord Darzi has previously spotlighted general practice as being a key area that needs life-saving surgery. Photograph: Chris Radburn/PA

The world-renowned surgeon Prof Lord Darzi has been appointed by ministers to lead an independent investigation into the performance of the NHS.

Wes Streeting, the health secretary, said the review would be aimed at “diagnosing the problem” so ministers could “write the prescription”. Charged with assessing the evidence that could help reshape the NHS, the task presents an opportunity for an innovator who relishes a challenge.

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