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Written question asked by John P Smith (Labour) on Thursday, 11 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 March 2010. It was answered by Ann Keen (Labour) on Monday, 22 March 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Thromboembolism: Health Services

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the role of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges will be in relation to the National Venous Thromboembolism Strategy.
Answer

At a joint meeting of the Department, Academy of Royal Colleges and Strategic Health Authority Medical Directors in October 2009, it was agreed to work together on tackling venous thromboembolism prevention through professional leadership provided by the Academy coupled with national health service system levers. The Academy confirmed their commitment to provide the necessary leadership in November 2009.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c132W; 322553
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Health services Thromboembolism
Link
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