New cancer drug approved in Scotland after transforming life of Perth man
A new cancer drug has been approved for Scotland after transforming the life of a Perth man.
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Alex Bell: Brexit and independence fall together
The independence movement looks set to repeat the great mistake of the Brexit campaign.
Opt-out system unlikely to increase organ donations – study
The new organ donation system in England is “unlikely” to increase the number of donations, researchers have claimed.
Dundee NHS worker caught with more than 12 hours of child abuse footage
An NHS worker is facing jail after he was caught with a stash of child abuse images.
Ninewells lacks beds for its most seriously injured patients, report warns
A shortage of beds at Ninewells is leaving its intensive care unit unable to meet demand from its sickest patients, an NHS report has warned.
Doctor pays tribute to Jack Adcock after successful appeal against striking-off
A paediatrician convicted of gross negligence manslaughter over the death of six-year-old Jack Adcock said she was “very pleased” after winning her bid to be reinstated to the medical register.
Doctor wins appeal over striking-off after boy’s death
Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba, who was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after the death of six-year-old Jack Adcock, has won her appeal over the decision to strike her off.
Downgrading A&E units does not increase deaths – study
Downgrading emergency departments does not lead to a spike in deaths – despite patients having to travel further for emergency care, a new study suggests.
Judgment due in Court of Appeal challenge by Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba
The Court of Appeal is to give its ruling on a challenge over the decision to strike off Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba, who was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after the death of six-year-old Jack Adcock.
Scheme to help people with long-term conditions saves NHS millions
An innovative idea to treat people earlier for illnesses like flu and chest infections has led to patients in one area avoiding 17,000 nights in hospital and the NHS saving £7 million to be reinvested back into patient care.