Focus on people, the rest will follow.

Navina Evans1, Cheryl Evans2

  • 1Chief Executive, Health Education England, Chief Workforce Officer, NHS England, London, UK ceo@hee.nhs.uk.

BMJ Leader
|May 16, 2023
PubMed
Summary

Healthcare leaders must prioritize people, fostering kindness and respect to improve patient care. Focusing on diversity and understanding leadership behaviors are crucial for positive change and engagement.

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