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ModerateEthics & ProfessionalismRaising systemic safety concernsuk-plab-1

You are the only doctor on a busy medical ward overnight. Several patients have NEWS2 scores of 7 or more and nurses express concern that there are insufficient staff to safely manage deteriorating patients. Your bleep continues to go off with urgent reviews. What is the most appropriate action regarding these safety concerns?

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