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Health boards struggling to meet budgets as end of financial year approaches
The health boards in Tayside and Fife have overspent by almost £4.5m, it has been revealed. (...)
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Freak accident victim Kirsty Scott will suffer little scarring, says surgeon
A Perth woman who escaped death by inches when she slipped on ice and impaled her chin on a railing should escape with little scarring, according to her surgeon. (...)
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Increasing levels of deprivation shock for Fife
An increasing proportion of Scotland's most deprived areas are in Fife, according to grim statistics. (...)
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NHS Fife faces 'incredibly difficult' fight to cut spending
NHS Fife is struggling to break even as it identifies efficiency savings of £13.5 million. (...)
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First wards make switch to new Victoria Hospital wing
After months of planning and preparation, the new wing at Kirkcaldy's Victoria Hospital is a hive of activity as the first wards make the move into the state-of-the-art surroundings. (...)
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Drug 'major step forward' for hepatitis C sufferers
A new drug which doubles the chances of a cure and halves the treatment time for hepatitis C patients has been hailed by a liver disease expert as "a major step forward" for sufferers. (...)
Ice warning after difficult day for travel
Motorists and pedestrians have been advised to take care as another ice warning has been issued extending into Tuesday, after a day of dangerous conditions. (...)
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Dundee's pioneering work to benefit from UK life sciences catalyst fund
Dundee University's role in the UK life sciences industry has been recognised by David Cameron. (...)
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SNP accused of allowing nursing numbers to 'haemorrhage'
Scottish hospitals have lost more than 1,800 nurses in the past year. (...)
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NHS still trying to measure how public sector strike will affect patients
More than 500 NHS Tayside patients will be told later this week of cancellations and disruptions to their appointments due to strike action next Wednesday. (...)
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Scottish Government accused of paying 'film star salaries' to senior NHS staff, while nursing faces cuts
New figures have revealed almost 150 employees at NHS Fife receive ''film star salaries'' of over £100,000 a year. (...)
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'Too many unanswered questions' over Netherlea Hospital, claims councillor
A councillor has blasted the decision to axe a Newport hospital. (...)
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'A horrendous misuse of precious resources' — answers demanded on drug addict's 1000 out-of-hours treatments
Claims that emergency out-of-hours doctors have treated a Perthshire drug addict 1000 times must be investigated at government level, according to local MSPs. (...)
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NHS Fife abandons plan to end home births — but warns issue may have to be revisited
A plan to axe Fife's home birth service has been shelved by health chiefs, much to the relief of campaigners. (...)
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Name it, I'll bring it — cancer patient finds novel response to hospital ID demand
A Carnoustie cancer patient decided to leave no room for doubt after being denied treatment at Ninewells Hospital because he couldn't prove his identity. (...)
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Scotland now has 500 fewer nursing posts than in March
Nearly 500 nursing posts have been lost in Scotland since the end of March, official workforce figures have shown. (...)
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Watchdog warns against poorly planned Scottish public service cuts
Badly planned staff cuts could put Scotland's public services at risk, an official watchdog has warned. (...)
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Campaigners say Vale of Leven C. diff inquiry must result in national action
A leading lawyer says the results of an inquiry into a C. diff outbreak at the Vale of Leven Hospital must be applied across Scotland. (...)
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Minister advises against attending private firm's health clinics being held at her church
A Dundee minister has advised people not to attend a health screening clinic organised for her own church. (...)
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PriceWaterhouseCoopers' advice on making a profit from care homes
It is possible to provide good care and make money, it has been claimed. (...)
