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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Craig Paton

NHS Scotland chiefs discuss wealthy paying for treatment – reports

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Leaders in NHS Scotland have discussed the creation of a “two-tier” system that could lead to the wealthy paying for medical treatment, a report based on leaked meeting minutes has suggested.

The document, seen by BBC Scotland, details a September meeting with high-ranking health officials that were given the “green light” by NHS Scotland chief executive Caroline Lamb to discuss reform of a service which finds itself in crisis.

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