The National Health Service (NHS) marked its 75th anniversary this year, but the venerable institution is grappling with profound challenges. The aftermath of the pandemic has left its staff demoralized, overburdened, and underappreciated. Adding to the strain, last week, nurse Lucy Letby was found guilty of the murder of seven premature babies and the attempted murder of six others during 2015 - 2016. A ten-month trial culminated in a guilty verdict, and her sentencing is scheduled for this week. Dr. Ravi Jayaram, a former colleague of Letby's and a consultant pediatrician at the Countess of Chester Hospital where the tragic events occurred, voiced concerns about Letby's behavior to the hospital, only to be disregarded. Dr. Jayaram expressed the idea of implementing security cameras to monitor the ward.
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