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Mum and son recover after transplant op

A STUDENT who risked being thrown off his course to give his mother a kidney says it was worth every penny. Daniel Autumn donated a...

Man dies and 15 more “critical” in Edinburgh Legionnaires’ outbreak

AN outbreak of the deadly Legionnaires’ disease has left one man dead and another 15 critically ill. Health bosses are frantically searching for the source...

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...

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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