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
Annual volume
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
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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Top hospital — Dunfermline
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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