How do we put the compassion back into healthcare?: Full roundtable discussion

In the wake of the Francis report, the BMJ gathered experts to discuss compassion in the health service. This is the discussion in full.

Taking part are:

Domhnall MacAuley, BMJ primary care editor

Anthony Silverstone, consultant at UCH

Peter Carter, chief executive for the Royal College of Nursing

Jocelyn Cornwall, director, The Point of Care programme, The King's Fund

Joanne Watson, consultant at Musgrove Park Hospital

Sean O'Brien, head of the patient experience group at Musgrove Park Hospital