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Bariatric Surgery:
Too Lean a Service? (2012)

This NCEPOD report highlights the process of care for patients aged over 16, who underwent bariatric surgery for weight loss. The report takes a critical look at areas where the care of patients might have been improved during the whole patient journey, from referral to follow up. Remediable factors have also been identified in the clinical and the organisational care of these patients.

Cardiac Arrest Procedures:
Time to Intervene? (2012)

This NCEPOD report highlights the process of care for patients aged 16 and over, who received cardiopulmonary resuscitation in an in-hospital setting. The report takes a critical look at areas where the care of patients might have been improved, and factors which may have affected the decision to initiate a resuscitation attempt.

Peri-operative Care:
Knowing the Risk (2011)

This NCEPOD report highlights the process of care for patients aged 16 and over, who underwent inpatient surgery (both elective and emergency), and their outcome at 30 days. The report takes a critical look at areas where the care of patients might have been improved.

Surgery in Children:
Are We There Yet? (2011)

This NCEPOD report highlights the process of care of children less than 18 years of age, including neonates who died within 30 days of emergency or elective surgery on the same admission. The report takes a critical look at areas where the care of patients might have been improved. Remediable factors have also been identified in the clinical and the organisational care of these patients.