Publications

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A shared approach - Developing adult mental health services

No area in Scotland yet has a comprehensive range of social and health care services for adults with mental health problems, two years after the publication by

Three tiers? - Comparing the cost of managers in councils

The study has, for the first time, counted in a comparable way across all councils how many staff actually manage other staff.

1998/99 Overview of DLOs and DSOs in Scotland

A report published by the Controller of Audit presents the findings of a review of the performance of DLOs and DSOs in Scotland in the financial year 1998/99

Overview Report on the 1997/98 Audits of Local Authorities

In a report published on 9 September, the Controller of Audit, Robert Black, gives an overview of the financial health and well-being of Scotland's councils in

Millennium countdown year 2000 compliance

This report has been produced in response to a request from the Commission following their consideration of the Controller's statutory report on the 1997/98 def

Supporting prescribing in general practice

An Accounts Commission study into the cost and quality of prescribing has found that GPs and pharmacists are improving their prescribing.

The implementation of evidence-based healthcare in Scottish health boards - Phase 1

The need to base health care decisions on robust evidence is growing, under pressure from an ageing population, new technology and rising patient expectations.