Scottish boards 'could be used by councillors as political platform'

The first detailed picture of Scotland's new unified NHS boards, announced last year in the Scottish health plan, has begun to emerge. HSJ has learned that the boards, intended to be responsible for all the NHS services in their area, will have what is potentially a strong political element.

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