Category: Other media releases
Media release: Two in five Scots reported that they or someone they care for has experienced an adverse event while receiving healthcare
Forty per cent of Scots surveyed say they, or someone they have cared for, has experienced an adverse event when receiving health or care.
Media Note: Paracetamol and Pregnancy
SIGN, part of Healthcare Improvement Scotland, has issued a statement to ensure that healthcare professionals, patients and the public are provided with the best evidence for practice regarding the use of paracetamol in pregnancy.
Media release: Scots urged to show the Yellow Card to side effects from medication
A new report from Healthcare Improvement Scotland has found just 10% of Scots who suffered side effects from taking medication are reporting them to the Yellow Card Scheme.
Media release: New report finds Scotland’s Hospital at Home services going from strength to strength
A report published today has found that the continued expansion of Hospital at Home services across Scotland has saved more than £50 million in healthcare costs.
Media release: Scots asked to use NHS websites over AI answers for medicines information
Media release: Scots asked to use NHS websites over AI answers for medicines information
Media release: New cervical screening standards urge better support for women with sight loss
New cervical screening standards urge better support for women with sight loss
Media Release: National treatment service welcomes new advice for children living with chest abnormality
A national treatment service has welcomed new advice that recommends a potentially life-changing treatment option for children and young people living with a chest abnormality.
Media Release: Volunteers sought to give views on sodium valproate, a medication for epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraines
Volunteers are wanted to give their thoughts on sodium valproate, a medication that can be used to treat conditions such as epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraines.
Media release: Independent report finds that NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde must repair relationships to improve care
A wide ranging and comprehensive independent review of emergency departments within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has found a system under pressure, where unacceptable practices such as patients waiting on trolleys in corridors have become normalised.
Media release: Scotland’s regulator of private clinics issues warning about the dangers of Botox parties
Healthcare Improvement Scotland has today warned the public of the dangers of so-called Botox parties.