Scottish doctors warning over a profession ‘pushed to the brink’
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Scottish doctors warning over a profession ‘pushed to the brink’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/06/26/scottish-doctors-warning-profession-pushed-brink/ By Auslan Cramb, scottish correspondent Doctors warn Scottish Government to ‘listen and respond’ Just three per cent of Scottish doctors believe the NHS is adequately resourced, according to a BMA survey that reveals a profession “pushed to the brink”. In a stark warning about the future of the health service the survey…

Half of Scottish nurses warn care damaged by staff shortages

Half of Scottish nurses warn care damaged by staff shortages

ByMatthew Betteridge

The SNP’s Health Minister is under growing pressure over severe staff shortages in Scotland’s NHS after half of nurses reported that patient care was “compromised” on their most recent shift. A survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) found a third of staff reported there were not enough registered nurses available and a quarter…