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The latest news from around Scotland.
Scandal-hit health board criticised over awards
- 27 July 2013
A CRISIS-stricken health authority caught up in a waiting times and bullying scandal has been heavily criticised after it nominated itself for prestigious public relations awards.
Treat older patients with more respect, staff told
- 25 July 2013
Hospital staff in Scotland are not always using appropriate and respectful language when referring to older patients, inspectors have warned.
‘Injustice’ to vulnerable NHS patient slammed
- 25 July 2013
SCOTLAND’S public services watchdog has raised concerns about the care of vulnerable adults in Scotland’s hospitals following complaints about patient treatment.
Labour propose new Scots health watchdog
- 22 July 2013
A TOUGH new health watchdog that could send “troubleshooting” teams into Scottish hospitals in a bid to improve standards has been proposed by Labour.
MSP calls for full NHS inquiry
- 19 July 2013
LABOUR health spokesman and Lothian MSP Neil Findlay has called for a full inquiry into the state of the NHS in Scotland after a survey of nurses revealed patients being cared for in hospital corridors, day rooms, cupboards and storage areas.
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