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What is the SPSO?
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) is an independent body that investigates complaints about public services in Scotland, including the NHS. If they find a service has fallen short, like in this story, they can recommend actions such as an apology or changes to procedures to prevent similar issues happening again.
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