 | It has been suggested that this article be merged into Patient Safety Commissioner. (Discuss) Proposed since July 2024. |
| Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland | |
|---|---|
 Flag of Scotland | |
| Reports to | Scottish Parliament |
| Nominator | Scottish Parliament |
| Appointer | Monarch of the United Kingdom on the nomination of the Scottish Parliament |
| Term length | 8 years |
| Constituting instrument | [1] |
The Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland is a public office to provide scrutiny of care that is independent of both government and the health service.
The commissioner will "advocate for systemic improvement in the safety of health care, including forensic medical examinations, in Scotland and promote the importance of the views of patients and other members of the public in relation to the safety of health care".[1]
They have a remit that covers all health care providers operating in Scotland including the NHS, NHS contracted and independent healthcare providers.[2]
The commissioner will be responsible formal investigations being conducted where there are concerns and safety issues are possible, making use of patients and members of the public. The commissioner has been given the authority to require people to provide information.[3]
- ^ "Policy > Healthcare standards". Scottish Government. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland. Information for applicants" (PDF). Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Margaret (19 October 2023). "In context: Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland Bill". Holyrood. Retrieved 3 July 2024.