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Behind the scenes at the UK's most remote hospital, the Gilbert Bain in Shetland.

Behind the scenes at the UK's most remote hospital, the Gilbert Bain in Shetland, which provides emergency and medical care to the islands' 23,000 residents.

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Island Medics: Series 1

Kevin Whately

Jane Rogerson

Ross Harper

Tom Cara

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Island Medics: Series 1: Episode 10

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Schoolboy Bruce runs too many miles and injures his leg.

Behind the scenes at the UK's most remote hospital. Schoolboy Bruce runs too many miles and injures his leg. A football match leads to an awkward injury for teenager Saul.

At the Gilbert Bain hospital on Shetland, nurses and doctors go the extra mile to care for any and all emergencies. Schoolboy Bruce runs too many miles and injures his leg. A football match leads to an awkward injury for teenager Saul, but a football tournament makes a great weekend for Dr Lalla and his family. 

An able seaman is referred by his ship's doctor, barely able to breathe. An unfortunate migraine sufferer develops worrying new symptoms which warrant a brain scan and an anxious overnight stay. And a young local man gets mud in his eye, presenting diagnostic difficulties for the night team in Britain's most remote Accident & Emergency unit.

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