National Statistics releases from ISD Scotland
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)
- Information from general practice (PTI)
- Scottish drug misuse database (SMR25a)
- Prescription statistics (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 contacts) for contact
details.
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