Health · 2 hours ago
Can Scotland Trust Its Patient Records? Doubts Grow
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Scotland's public services ombudsman and campaigners are questioning how reliable NHS medical records are when used in safety investigations and court cases. Patients of disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel report significant gaps in their files, and a fatal accident inquiry has heard how boards' computer systems fail to share information. The Scottish government says it takes the concerns seriously and is working with the health boards.
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