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Scotland's NHS is putting reputation before patient safety - officials

Scotland's NHS is putting reputation before patient safety - officials
BBC Scotland Friday 21 August 2026, 11:51 UTC 1 min read
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Senior health officials say there is a "culture of cover-up" and problems with patients' concerns being ignored in the NHS.

Senior health officials say there is a "culture of cover-up" and problems with patients' concerns being ignored in the NHS.
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