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Queen Margaret Hospital

📍 Dunfermline

Private hospital · founded 1873 · university

About

Queen Margaret Hospital stands as a pillar of healthcare for the people of Dunfermline and the surrounding communities. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care close to home. From routine check-ups to complex procedures, the dedicated team of healthcare professionals at Queen Margaret Hospital is committed to providing compassionate and effective treatment in a modern and welcoming environment. The hospital prides itself on its patient-centred approach, understanding that each individual has unique needs and concerns. Patients can expect clear communication, thorough explanations of treatment options, and a supportive atmosphere throughout their healthcare journey. Queen Margaret Hospital strives to be a place where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered to actively participate in their own well-being.

Legal name
Queen Margaret Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
2,500

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 4

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,080
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level III
  • Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 65 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 39 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
Risk-adjusted 30d mortality 4.1% EU avg 3.0%
HAI rate per 1000 patient-days 3.6 EU avg 1.8
30d readmission rate 24% EU avg 14%
Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) -10% EU avg 76%

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Patient experience

Room categories
ward · semi-private · private
Meals
standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
Chaplaincy
Christian · Muslim · Jewish
Private bathroom
private + suite rooms
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms

Awards & rankings

  • Top hospital — Dunfermline

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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