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Island Medics

Series 3 (30-Minute Versions)

Episode 5

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Scotland HD

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Behind the scenes at the UK’s most remote hospital.

In this episode, a 95-year-old navy veteran is winched from the deck of a cruise ship, having lain undiscovered in his cabin for 11 hours. He is diabetic, dehydrated and has suspected acute pancreatitis. He is also a hundred miles from hospital, where the nightshift is about to get very busy.

And the dental team go the extra mile for the perfect smile as they take to the road to get to patients across Shetland. Show less

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