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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Thomas

NHS staff shortages are ‘biggest’ sepsis risk this winter, charity warns

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The looming NHS staffing crisis could lead to more patients dying from sepsis, a major UK charity has warned.

Doctors have told the UK Sepsis Trust that staff shortages and high numbers of patients to treat are two of the most common factors preventing them from following national sepsis guidance.

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