The NHS in Scotland was dealt a blow today with the publication of a report from The Nuffield Trust into the state of the NHS in the UK post-devolution. It's principal finding is that despite having the highest spending levels, doctor numbers, nurses and gp's - the NHS in Scotland has highest levels of poor health and the lowest rate of health staff productivity.
Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish Government health secretary has tried to counter the report by claiming that it is already out of date, telling Radi0 4:
"There's been a massive shift in the balance of care towards care in the community and the report takes no account of that whatsoever".
The health secretary has also claimed that Scotlands population dispersal and unique socio-economic factors (areas with long standing problems associated with poverty) render the report unfair.
Do you agree with this report?
You can read for yourself by downloading it from the Nuffield Trust website. There is also a Powerpoint presentation available with key facts and figures.
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