MP Ian Austin to meet boss on Russells Hall Hospital death rate
Dudley North MP Ian Austin will meet the NHS Medical Director to discuss concerns over high death rates at Russells Hall Hospital.
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An investigation has been launched by Sir Bruce Keogh in the wake of the Stafford Hospital scandal.
Russells Hall is one of 14 across the country which are being investigated following the publication of the Francis report into failings at Mid-Staffordshire.
Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust chief executive Paula Clark has defended its record but welcomed the investigation to give "further reassurance" to patients.
Mr Austin said today he wanted to find out whether improvements were needed.
