Standardising and improving clinic letters in NHS Shetland: November 2025

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Document Type

Improvement support

Primary care

Summary

NHS Shetland redesigned their clinic letters so they are easier for everyone to read. Clinicians worked together to make a new clinic letter template that is simple to follow.

Impact:

  • Patients get clearer information about their care.
  • Staff can identify tasks and medicine changes quickly.