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Publication - Advice and guidance

Neonatal care levels criteria: framework for practice

Published
25 July 2023
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Part of
Children and families, Health and social care
ISBN
9781805254980

Describes a clear service delivery framework across NHS Scotland defining levels of neonatal care including repatriation.

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Contact

Email: thebeststart@gov.scot

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