National Statistics releases from ISD
Information presented in this publication from ISD is derived from data sources which are classed as National Statistics releases. These include:
- General acute hospital inpatient statistics (SMR01)
- Scottish drug misuse database (SMR24)
- Prescriptions relating to drug misuse (PIS)
National Statistics are produced to high professional standards, and adhere to commitments relating to integrity, confidentiality, data collection, liaison and consultation, openness, access, and timeliness. National Statistics undergo regular quality assurance reviews to ensure that they meet customer needs, and they are produced free from political interference.
National Statistics releases are grouped under one of 13 broad subject headings (themes); this publication belongs to the Health and Care theme.
Further details on National Statistics are contained at the National
Statistics website www.statistics.gov.uk;
further information in relation to National Statistics and ISD
Scotland is available from www.isdscotland.org/nationalstatistics
For further details on the non-ISD data please contact the appropriate
organisation directly (see section E) for contact details.
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