Category: NHS Scotland

An archive of material related to, or about, NHS Scotland

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Déjà vu

The recent publication in JAMA Psychiatry: Incidence and Nature of Antidepressant Discontinuation Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis made me feel that I had been here before. Once again, a … Continue reading Déjà vu

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The contributions of those “retired” often prove invaluable

BMJ submission by Dr Peter J Gordon. 2nd September 2015 Yesterday I was at a consultation event held by Healthcare Improvement Scotland which sought wider views on a proposed national … Continue reading The contributions of those “retired” often prove invaluable

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A Sunshine Act – Scottish Government ignores the Scottish people

It is now over three years since my petition for a Sunshine Act for Scotland was closed. Over this time I have on occasion requested an update from the Scottish … Continue reading A Sunshine Act – Scottish Government ignores the Scottish people

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Scotland ‘gets it wrong’ on mental health treatment

Front page and inside of Scotland on Sunday, 27 October 2024: ‘Shocking’ antidepressant figures revealed as Scotland accused of ‘getting it wrong’ on mental health By Rachel Amery Political Correspondent … Continue reading Scotland ‘gets it wrong’ on mental health treatment

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Protecting patients and the NHS

The University of Bath Institute for Policy Research has just published this policy brief: Protecting patients and the NHS through full transparency in industry-NHS collaborations.Ensuring full transparency of these financial … Continue reading Protecting patients and the NHS