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Written question asked by Lynne Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 February 2010. It was answered by Phil Hope (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 March 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Schizophrenia: Drugs

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment has been undertaken of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence Guideline on Schizophrenia, updated in March 2009, in respect of its compliance with (a) human rights and (b) mental capacity legislation relating to choice on whether to take medication.
Answer

We have made no such assessment. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is an independent body and is responsible for ensuring that its guidance is compliant with relevant legislation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
506 c1125W; 319164
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Drugs Schizophrenia
Link
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