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Almost one in three hospital patients in Scotland will die within a year, and nearly one in 10 will die during their time in hospital, a study has found.
The Glasgow University report says the findings suggest that part of the "core business" of hospitals is people who are nearing the end of their lives.
The research team studied 10,000 people who were admitted to 25 Scottish hospitals on one day - 31 March 2010.
In total 3,098 patients, almost 31%, died within 12 months.
The study found that 9% died during their admission.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-26630161
The Glasgow University report says the findings suggest that part of the "core business" of hospitals is people who are nearing the end of their lives.
The research team studied 10,000 people who were admitted to 25 Scottish hospitals on one day - 31 March 2010.
In total 3,098 patients, almost 31%, died within 12 months.
The study found that 9% died during their admission.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-26630161