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Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Thursday, 25 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 March 2010. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Accident and Emergency Departments

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the clinical outcomes in hospital trusts where accident and emergency departments have had their status changed to urgent care centres; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

It is for the national health service locally to monitor clinical outcomes and ensure that local services meet the needs of patients.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c895W; 325071
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Standards Accident and emergency departments Urgent treatment centres
Link
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