Written question asked by Earl Howe (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Darzi of Denham (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2008.

Health: Clinical Physiologists

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:What assessment they have made of clinical physiologists performing high-risk procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, on patients; and what guidance they have issued to primary care trusts on clinical physiologists performing high-risk procedures on patients; and

Answer: We expect to publish the modernising scientific careers next steps document in November 2008. It will offer a way forward for the regulation of the totality of the healthcare science workforce. The latter will be subject to a separate consultation in 2009 and all matters relating to the regulation of clinical physiologists will be considered. Issues relating to the current practice of clinical physiologists are for local clinical governance procedures.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 705 c317-8WA; 6432
Session: 2007-08
Subjects: Career development Health professions Registration Regulation Scientists Physiology
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk