Current status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 16 December 2025
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to review and assess the need for widening the scope of regulation of independent medical services, such as private baby scans.
The Scottish Government wants all healthcare provided to people in Scotland to be safe, appropriate, and carried out by those with the right qualifications.
The Scottish Government are engaging with Healthcare Improvement Scotland regarding the next phase of regulation of independent healthcare. Any proposals for widening the scope of regulation of independent healthcare will be based on intelligence of potential risks and patient safety concerns.