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A cancer charity has appointed a digital nurse to combat "fake news" online, which they say leaves patients "scared and at risk of bogus cures".

Macmillan Cancer Support found two-fifths of people with cancer looked up information about their diagnosis on the internet.

One in eight of those went online because they didn't fully understand what their doctor had told them.

Glaswegian nurse Ellen McPake, who landed the job, says she wants to correct the misinformation that exists.

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SNP MSP Stuart McMillan asks, in light of reports that Macmillan Cancer Support is acting to combat so-called fake news regarding health conditions, what action the Scottish government is taking to ensure that people are not misled by fake medical information online.

The first minister says the appointment of a digital nurse is really welcome.

She encourages people to use NHSInform.Scot

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Scottish Labour's Claire Baker raises the issue of deaths in custody, and asks whether the first minister will commit to an inquiry, referring to the case of Sheku Bayo.

Ms Sturgeon says: "I'm not able to comment on an individual case that is under consideration by the crown office."

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SNP MSP Clare Haughey says 50 years ago today Winnie Ewing was elected and she says this was the start of modern politics in Scotland.

She recalls Ms Ewing's famous words: "Stop the world, Scotland wants to get on."

Ms Sturgeon says it is not an exaggeration to say the by-election changed the course of Scottish political history.

She says: "Winnie Ewing is quite frankly a legend" and she says if the late MSP is watching she sends her love.

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Labour MSP Mary Fee raises the merger of the British Transport Police and Police Scotland.

Ms Sturgeon defends the merger saying it is being done for three reason. "To improve accountability, to make sure the transport police have access to the wider resources of Police Scotland, and to also future proof the British Transport Police."

Mr Harvie says the only way for the SNP to pass a budget is to raise revenue fairly.

He says the SNP has stalled on local taxation for far to long.

The first minister says the SNP has already delivered reform to local taxation.

She says today's document gives a really good foundation.

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Scottish Green Party co-convener Patrick Harvie welcomes the Scottish government's paper on income tax.

Mr Harvie says his party's proposition can raise money with a fairer range of rates and bands, while protection those on lower income.

He says the Green option is the only serious option left standing.

The first minister says: "Ten out of ten for effort and claiming credit for everything in the paper."

She says she will not favour proposals that increase tax for the lowest earners.

Ms Sturgeon says there must be an open and honest discussion about whether those on the highest incomes should pay more.

Tory MSP Jamie Greene raises the issue of ferry services from Gourock to Kilcreggan.

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Conservative MSP Maurice Golden raises the issue of reflux and waiting times, bringing up the case of Molly, a baby living in his constituency.

Ms Sturgeon says: "I will certainly urgently look into this case and will ask the health secretary to write to the member."

Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh urges members to "please be a little bit more quiet."

Green MSP Andy Wightman then raises the issue of threats to the future of the City of Edinburgh Music School.

Ms Sturgeon agrees they are first class facilities and says the government highly values the school and says it is talking to the council about it.

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Ms Baillie says Labour's proposals are costed at around £270m in one year.

The Labour MSP says the government has broken promises on education and health.

She says the first minister has promised patients of a legal guarantee to treatment by 12 weeks which she has broken.

The Labour MSP asks who the first minister will fail next.

Ms Sturgeon says on the basis of Ms Baillie's performance it is no wonder Labour are going through people at the despatch box at the rate they are.

The first minister says Jackie Baillie deliberately excluded the behavioural element from the Labour figures but included it in the Scottish government figures.

She calls on the other parties to join a mature debate on income tax.

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Labour MSP Jackie Baillie is standing in for Alex Rowley, and asks how much needs to be raised to end austerity in Scotland.

Ms Sturgeon says the Scottish government has to balance the budget, mitigate austerity and provide a fair public sector pay deal.

Ms Baillies says to end austerity more than £800m must be raised in the next two years.

She says the Scottish government proposals will lead to a maximum of £290m which leaves a "black hole" in the budget.

The first minister says: "Labour seems mired in confusion in this debate."

She says Labour's proposals don't come close to £800.

Ms Sturgeon says the public sector pay policy will be revealed in the budget, but she says she wants to see a fair deal.

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Ms Sturgeon says the Tory proposal is to give a tax cut to the top 10% earners, which would take £140m out of public services.

The Scottish Conservative leader says "despite the attempted distortions", the reason the Tories support a competitive tax system is to boost the economy.

She says Scotland is lagging behind on the economy and calls for a debate about boosting economic growth.

The first minister says one of the illustrative options in the paper would reduce tax for those on the lowest income.

Ms Sturgeon says it is of central importance to support the growth of the economy, however she says Ms Davidson's tax proposal would take out £140m from the budget.