The NHS has today announced that they are to implement games of bingo on wards throughout the UK in an attempt to boost patient morale and help them on their road to recovery. 
Often patients are required to spend long periods of times in hospitals in a confined space, but the introductory from the British Medical council is an attempt to boost morale and lead a more fun filled path to recovery for their patients.
BMA head of science and ethics Dr Vivienne Nathanson said: “What people sometimes forget is that while helping people to feel better during their hospital stay we can reduce their need for painkillers, their likelihood of getting some depression and perhaps not eating enough. All of these things will limit their recovery and if we can speed people’s recovery, they have shorter time in hospital, shorter time for the problems of being in hospital and of course save money.”
Being pro active in attempts to improve patient morale is a vital component in the recovery process and it is believed the decision taken by the NHS will have a positive impact on patients.
