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Concern raised over waiting times for NHS Tayside chronic pain clinics
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dailyrecord.co.ukPerthshire politician has described the percentage of chronic pain patients in Tayside having to wait more than 18 weeks to be seen as “very concerning.”Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Liz Smith was reacting to figures released by ISD Scotland, which reveal that almost 70 per cent of patients suffering from chronic pain in the NHS Tayside area have had to wait more than 18 weeks for their first appointment at a patient clinic.Over 2100 such patients across Scotland are now failing to be seen for the first time within the target waiting time of 18 weeks, with some patients in Scotland travelling to England for vital operations.Dropping TV COVID briefings will 'harm vulnerable' in Perth and KinrossLiz Smith MSP said: “Having 69.8 per cent of.
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