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Fraserburgh Surgery Bans Unsolicited Urine Samples for Efficiency

7/3/2025

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The Saltoun Surgery in Fraserburgh, Scotland, is urging residents to refrain from sending in unsolicited urine samples. These samples, often collected in non-sterile containers, disrupt patient care and waste valuable resources. From now on, patients must wait for a clinician's request before submitting samples, ensuring a more efficient healthcare process.

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The Saltoun Surgery in Fraserburgh, Scotland, is urging residents to refrain from sending in unsolicited urine samples. These samples, often collected in non-sterile containers, disrupt patient care and waste valuable resources. From now on, patients must wait for a clinician's request before submitting samples, ensuring a more efficient healthcare process.