Summary
A HEALTH board has launched a scathing attack on the formula for funding in Scotland, accusing the Executive of rewarding authorities with patients who make unhealthy lifestyle choices, such as smoking.
In its submission to the government, NHS Grampian claims the system is unfairly weighted in favour of allocating funds to boards, such as Greater Glasgow, where patients suffer a higher rate of fatal diseases, such as lung cancer and heart disease.See the full content of this document
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Grampian Claims Nhs Funding 'Rewards the Unhealthy'
"Boards and their residents are financially rewarded for unhealthy lifestyles," it said. "In effect, much o...
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