
ALT The Government have outlined the following topics as proposals to the Constitution: •Getting a second opinion: Changes that would empower patients and their families to ask for a second opinion on treatment if their condition or the condition of their loved one deteriorates. The rule would see more power put in the hands of patients. •Carer rights: A new right to involve unpaid carers as early as possible when a patient is discharged. •Patient communication: A commitment to ensuring the NHS communicates information about appointments in a clear and timely way to help patients meet their responsibility to keep or cancel appointments. •Health inequalities: A plan to strengthen the NHS's focus on health inequalities by committing services to work with partners to understand the needs of their local communities.



































