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Put it into law that registered medical staff should always wear body cameras to stop patient abuse.

Creating a law requiring all registered medical staff in the NHS to wear body cameras could enhance accountability and transparency, deterring patient abuse, improving care standards.

It would need careful consideration of privacy concerns, ethical implications, and necessary data protection safeguards to ensure the rights of both patients and staff are respected.

It could foster a safer environment, promote trust in healthcare settings, and provide valuable evidence in cases of complaints or disputes.

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