A north-east MSP has urged NHS Grampian to publish a report into standards at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as soon as possible.
Labour’s Lewis Macdonald said it was “vitally important” the findings of a inquiry carried out by the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) were made public.
The organisation carried out an urgent two-day review at ARI in September after staff raised concerns about the general surgery department.
A team from London spent two days observing conduct and interviewing employees.
NHS Grampian said the review was called after concerns were raised by medical staff but refused to reveal what they were.
The health board, which is in receipt of the report, is currently facing a staffing crisis and its chief executive Richard Carey and board chairman Bill Howatson have decided to resign at the end of the year amid criticism of its management by senior clinicians.
Mr Macdonald said: “The involvement of the Royal College of Surgeons was at the request of senior staff at the ARI, and it is vitally important that the findings are made public as soon as possible.
“It is important for patients and staff to understand what is happening at NHS Grampian, and this report can shed some much-needed light on the issues facing the general surgery team.
“That is why I have written to chief executive Richard Carey asking him to ensure that the RCS report is published at the earliest possible date.”
It is unlikely that NHS Grampian will heed Mr Macdonald’s call, however.
A health board spokeswoman said: “The report from the Royal College of Surgeons of England – commissioned by NHS Grampian – is being studied by members of senior management and the general surgeons.
“It is our intention to make this report public in due course.
“Until then we will not be making any comment on its contents.”