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Hospital threatens to sue firm over “life-threatening” blunders

HEALTH chiefs have threatened legal action against the private firm that runs one of Scotland's biggest hospitals. Alan Boyter, Executive Director of NHS Lothian, said...

Patient sewn up by torchlight following Scots hospital blunder

A PATIENT had to be sewn up by torchlight after hapless workers cut the power at a Scots hospital. Two operating theatres at Edinburgh’s Royal...

Scots taxi driver help deliver baby boy

A SCOTTISH taxi driver picked up an unexpected fare when he dramatically helped deliver a baby boy during a routine call out. Cabbie Alan Simpson...

Nurse who poisoned best friend’s baby faces second hearing

A NURSE who poisoned her best friend’s baby out of jealousy is facing a nursing tribunal for the second time in five years. Veronica Duncan,...

Airport style check-ins for Edinburgh’s hospitals

AIRPORT-style check-ins machines are being installed at Edinburgh hospitals in a bid to speed up waiting times. The move will see people “check in” for...

Hospital shops accused of charging “obscene” prices

SHOPS in Scottish hospitals have been accused of charging “obscene” prices. Some in-house retailers are charging patients, relatives and staff up to 50% more than...

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