Reading Time: 10 minutesThe story of the National Care Service Bill so far, and news of a (possibly) surprising ending. This blog will consider what has happened over
Category: Health
How do the Scottish and UK assisted dying bills compare?
Reading Time: 9 minutesThis coming Friday (29th November 2024), the House of Commons will debate the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. The introduction of the Bill
Public Health/Planetary Health – how key is the NHS in bringing the emergency home?
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog will consider some reports that have been published looking at health and public health in relation to climate and sustainability. The blog also
Long COVID: Update October 2024
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog provides a further update on long COVID, including services, funding, research and recent parliamentary business.
How can an understanding of agency be helpful in alleviating suffering?
Reading Time: 6 minutesAs part of the Scottish Parliament’s academic engagement work, SPICe welcomes academics to apply to carry out a fellowship in a particular policy area, as
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Scotland – Prevalence, treatment, and private care
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog will explain what ADHD is, its prevalence in Scotland, and current issues affecting access to ADHD treatment.
Private healthcare in Scotland FAQs
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis blog will explore the extent of private healthcare use in Scotland.
Economic inactivity and poor health in Scotland
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog summarises the key points of a SPICe briefing that explores the relationship between poor health and economic inactivity in Scotland.
Artificial intelligence in healthcare: social and ethical challenges
Reading Time: 4 minutesScotland’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy aims to promote the use of “trustworthy, ethical and inclusive” AI technologies. This blog discusses some of the ethical and social challenges that arise from the use of AI in healthcare.
Artificial intelligence: how might it be used in healthcare?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog explains how AI could be used in healthcare. It highlights both current and potential near-future applications in NHS Scotland.