The Francis report is published today. Nowadays even the most sensitive legal documents are heavily leaked – with the Guardian seemingly having a copy on its front page last week. However despite the leaks it’s always best to wait for publication before commenting on the actual content.
I want to make some wider points here. These have occurred to me whilst looking at the press preparing for Francis. It is already clear that a number of newspapers will construct from the findings an analysis that chimes with their fundamental hatred for the basic principles of the NHS.
