NHS must tackle bullying culture head on, says BMA Scotland boss
The opportunity to transform the culture in Scotland's NHS and rebuild trust among staff "must not be squandered", according to a doctors' union boss.
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NHS Scotland spending on GPs should be increased, say Greens
GP funding should be boosted to make up 11% of the Scottish NHS budget, the Scottish Greens have said.
Patients at risk from growing NHS waiting lists
Patients are being put at risk and suffering harm due to the continued failure to hit NHS waiting times targets, MPs say.
‘Life-changing’ asthma jab approved for use in Scotland
A “life-changing” asthma jab and a novel “gene silencing” treatment for people with a rare hereditary disease have been approved for use in Scotland.
Every women screened for IVF treatment within one-year target
Every single woman waiting for IVF in Scotland was screened within one year, new waiting time figures reveal.
Cancer patients missing out on ‘vital’ speech and language treatment
Patients with mouth and throat cancer are missing out on “vital support to regain their speech” as new figures reveal just 58% were seen by a language therapist before treatment.
New cancer drugs approved for NHS use in Scotland
Medicines for breast cancer, skin cancer and schizophrenia have been approved for use by NHS patients in Scotland.
NHS staff asked views on assurances over treatment of whistle-blowers
The views of NHS staff are being sought as part of a consultation on plans to address how whistle-blowers are treated.
NHS Scotland infection monitoring not adequate, Health Secretary warned
Scotland’s Health Secretary has been warned of serious concerns around the monitoring of infections in NHS hospitals.
A paper cut gave me sepsis and cost me my hands and feet…then I got it again
A grandmother who lost her hands and feet to sepsis has revealed how she had to battle the deadly condition for a second time.
Good for the sole: Mental health experts hail the power of positive running as Scots are urged to hit the road
You can’t run away from your problems, they say, but maybe they’re wrong.