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Written question asked by John Austin (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 September 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 September 2009. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 September 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Osteoporosis

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment has been made of the merits of piloting osteoporosis indicators for inclusion in the 2011-12 Quality and Outcomes Framework.
Answer

Under the new independent process for reviewing proposed changes to the clinical indicators within the current Quality and Outcomes Framework, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) are responsible for making any assessment and recommendations for prioritisation. Details of indicators that NICE are currently considering for development were published on 8 September, a copy has been placed in the Library.NICE will also make a facility available on their website for any organisation or stakeholder to submit proposals for new indicators or changes to existing indicators later this month (September).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
496 c2243W; 291212
Session
2008-09
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP2009-2393
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Osteoporosis
Link
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