Lawmakers Demand Action on NHS Delays and Shortages

Health authorities in Lothian are under pressure to address alarming medicine shortages and prolonged waiting times for ADHD diagnoses and treatment, with some patients facing waits of up to five years. A cross-party group of MSPs has called for immediate action, emphasizing the detrimental effects on the mental and physical health of neurodiverse individuals. In Germany, a survey of over 200 doctors at Berlin’s Charité hospital revealed widespread dissatisfaction with patient care quality, with most respondents rating conditions poorly, raising concerns about the hospital's reputation as a teaching facility. Additionally, an inquiry by Lord Ara Darzi highlighted that long delays in the NHS are contributing to thousands of unnecessary deaths and called for urgent reforms. Meanwhile, pressures on primary care services in New Zealand are leading to increased reliance on locum doctors and telehealth solutions due to staffing shortages. Lastly, the Medical Association of Malta criticized government failures in health infrastructure investment, arguing that medical staff should not be scapegoated for systemic issues affecting patient care.