Parliament Workbench
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Written Question · S1W-32997 · Session 1

What acute specialities will be introduced on an out-patient or day-case basis at the new ambulatory care and diagnostic unit at Stobhill H…

Answered Asked by Brian Fitzpatrick Lab Lodged 8 Jan 2003

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what acute specialities will be introduced on an out-patient or day-case basis at the new ambulatory care and diagnostic unit at Stobhill Hospital

The answer

Answered by Malcolm Chisholm on 20 Jan 2003 · 12 days after it was lodged, on time

The £60 million Ambulatory Care and Diagnostic Centre planned for the site of Stobhill Hospital will encompass a full range of diagnostic and imaging services together with facilities to support day surgery for people living in the Stobhill catchment area. A wide range of out-patient and related services will be provided including:radiology diagnostics (including ultrasound, CT and MRI);nuclear medicine;medical day care (diabetes, dermatology etc);ophthalmology;renal dialysis (28 stations);elderly day care;cardiological and respiratory investigations;cardiac rehabilitation;dental services;minor injuries unit;medical oncology with supportive pharmacy, andaccommodation for the G.P. emergency out of hours service and allied health professionals.The plans also include a substantially refurbished main theatre block and day surgery unit, which will increase capacity and allow the transfer of some Glasgow Royal Infirmary day surgery activity to Stobhill.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-32997 by reference.