National Statistics releases from ISD
Information presented in this publication from Information Services Division (ISD Scotland), NHS Scotland is derived from data sources which are classed as National Statistics releases. These include:
- Hospital discharges (SMR01)
- Psychiatric discharges (SMR04)
- Pregnancy and neonatal discharges (SMR02, SMR11, SBR)
- Scottish drug misuse database (SMR24)
- Methadone prescriptions (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.
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/national_statistics.
For further details on the non-ISD data please contact the appropriate organisation directly (see page 157) for contact details.
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