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NHS Highland centralizes vascular care outside the region, improving outcomes but raising concerns over transparency and patient travel.
NHS Highland has launched a new vascular care model requiring patients to travel outside the region for specialist treatment, with no confirmation on whether the changes are permanent.
Authorized under sub-national health planning, the shift centralizes complex procedures to improve care quality and address workforce shortages.
Four health boards provide rotating specialist services since early 2025, while local care continues at Raigmore Hospital.
NHS Highland reports improved outcomes, including fewer amputations, but has not disclosed which boards are involved or explained the lack of public announcement.
Concerns persist over transparency and the burden of travel for patients with serious conditions.
NHS Highland centraliza la atención vascular fuera de la región, mejorando los resultados pero planteando preocupaciones sobre la transparencia y los viajes de los pacientes.