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'Culture of fear' putting NHS Grampian patients at risk, say health experts

'Culture of fear' putting NHS Grampian patients at risk, say health experts
BBC Scotland Friday 13 November 2026, 12:24 UTC 1 min read
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Scotland's patient safety commissioner and the previous chairman of BMA Scotland made the remarks in the wake of a damning report about senior leadership failings in the health board.

Scotland's patient safety commissioner and the previous chairman of BMA Scotland made the remarks in the wake of a damning report about senior leadership failings in the health board.
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