All Scotland articles – Page 22
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HSJ Knowledge
Anyone here a doctor who speaks nurse?
Tower of Babel-esque communication problems in the NHS are more than just a nuisance - they cost lives. How can the service prevent acronyms, tribes and egos putting patients at unavoidable risk, asks Mark Gould
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Comment
Sandy Watson on local and national objectives
A new partnership framework has allowed Scotland to set clear objectives and measurement criteria for local authorities, giving the public a clearer idea of what to expect from their health services.
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News
Scottish consultation on alcohol misuse
The Scottish government has launched a consultation designed to help tackle alcohol misuse.
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News
Scotland passes public health bill
Scottish Parliament has passed a new public health bill that will strengthen health board and local authority powers to act when individuals, premises or any item pose a major risk to public health.
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News
Statistics show variations in UK health spending
UK health and social care spending varies from £1,915 per head in England to £2,313 per head in Scotland, statistics from the Office for National Statistics have shown.
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News
Pay deal for Scots dentists
Dentists and the Scottish government have finally agreed on a deal that will see some practices get funding for treating significant numbers of NHS patients even though they do not meet the full 'NHS commitment'.The deal comes after lengthy discussions between the government and the British Dental Association.
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News
Scots scrap 'hidden waiting lists'
New hospital waiting times minus 'hidden waiting lists' show the NHS in Scotland is meeting its targets, says the Scottish government.
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News
Scottish men drinking twice recommended amount
Figures updated to reflect the increasing strength of alcoholic drinks show many more Scottish drinkers than previously thought could be putting their health at risk.
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News
Public to quiz Scots health boards
Local people will be able to quiz NHS leaders directly at annual review meetings of health boards, the Scottish government has announced.
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News
Interview: Nicola Sturgeon shows she has a softer side
Scottish health secretary Nicola Sturgeon is not afraid to rattle cages, but one year into the job she admits the move from opposition to government was a culture shock. Jennifer Trueland meets her
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News
Scotland sets out healthcare infrastructure plans
The Scottish government has announced its plans for infrastructure investment to secure new hospitals, schools and transport projects.
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News
Scotland earmarks £43m to tackle hepatitis C
Scottish public health minister Shona Robison has announced £43m is to be dedicated to tackling hepatitis C.
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News
Health boards took part in counter-fraud probe
Fraud and errors cost the public sector in Scotland almost £10 million last year, reveals a national probe by Audit Scotland.
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News
Scottish Health and Safety Executive appoints director
Dr Paul Stollard has taken up post as the new director of the Health and Safety Executive in Scotland.
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HSJ Knowledge
Creating a smoke-free working environment
Chris Phillips outlines the steps NHS employers should take to implement a successful smoking ban and explains how to deal with possible dissent from patients, visitors and staff
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News
Alcohol misuse costs Scotland £2.25bn
Alcohol misuse is costing Scotland a staggering £2.25bn per year, more than double previous estimates, the Scottish government has said.
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News
NHS Western Isles criticised for financial failings
The Scottish Parliament's audit committee has found serious failings in the running of NHS Western Isles and condemned its persistent failure to put in place adequate financial controls.
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News
Scotland's personal care funding gap must be filled
Free personal and nursing care in Scotland needs better funding and planning, says a new report.
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News
Scottish GPs discuss industrial action
The NHS risks losing family doctors' goodwill, a Scottish GPs' leader has warned.
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News
Scotland settles drug price-fixing claim
Scottish ministers and health boards have settled a civil claim against a pharmaceutical company for allegedly fixing the price the NHS is charged for drugs with other pharmaceutical companies.