Right to die at home a ‘basic human right’ says MSP
Hospital deaths could rise by more than half in the next 20 years if “substantial investment” in community care is not forthcoming. That is the…
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More GPs support the right to have full care at home for patient’s last few days of life
Calls from an isles GP for terminally ill patients to have the right to die at home has been backed by doctors from throughout Scotland.
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MSP raises right to die at home after Shetland GP’s call
A GP has sparked a parliamentary call to recognise the right to die at home, with her case being taken up by the Scottish parliament’s
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GP contract a disaster for rural practices, says Hillswick doctor
A Hillswick GP has hit out at a new Scottish GP contract – branding it bad news for the Highlands and Islands and claiming the…
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Carmichael absence leaves just Labour and SNP candidates at hustings
The late withdrawal of Liberal Democrat candidate Alistair Carmichael through illness meant last night’s Althing hustings debate consisted of just two candidates.
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