Health Secretary Frank Dobson has unveiled proposals for an independent body to protect patients from sub-standard care in the private sector.

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Crossbencher and former hospital consultant Lord Patel said the new body must be seen as an independent "big hitter" rather than being an "obscure" sub-committee.

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