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The Scottish government has published figures indicating that 26 hospitals in Scotland now provide only single rooms for patients.
It has said not having to share sleeping space with others helps to protect the dignity of patients.
Healthcare-associated infections are said to be reduced by single rooms.
Former Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon announced in 2008 that single rooms would become the norm in Scotland for new and refurbished hospitals.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-20920584
It has said not having to share sleeping space with others helps to protect the dignity of patients.
Healthcare-associated infections are said to be reduced by single rooms.
Former Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon announced in 2008 that single rooms would become the norm in Scotland for new and refurbished hospitals.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-20920584