Chief Medical Officer - annual report: 2022

This annual report from the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) "Realistic medicine: a fair and sustainable future" is focused around five themes: collaborating for a healthier, fairer Scotland, personalising care through understanding, innovating for a more sustainable system, supporting our workforce and the health of our nation.


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