Dr Brian Keighley, the chairman of the British Medical Association Scotland, said the high standard of performance was testimony to the NHS's hard-working staff, under pressure to achieve targets as staffing numbers and budgets fall.

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Ample proof must be offered to convince a judge of such significant expenses, many lawyers said, including detailed records of past payments, documentation of death threats, and even expert testimony regarding the appropriate standard of living.

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