OPPOSITION politicians say claims heart attack patients in Scotland are being denied the latest life-saving treatments in a bid to save money are another example of the postcode lottery for health care.
OPPOSITION politicians say claims heart attack patients in Scotland are being denied the latest life-saving treatments in a bid to save money are another example of the postcode lottery for health care.
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VICTORIA WELDON
Labour said changes to the system were urgently needed, while the Liberal Democrats said it was vital that all patients have access to the "best and most appropriate treatment".
The Conservatives said the current set-up was "not good enough".
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