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Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 January 2012.


Health: Orthopaedics

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Howe on 10 January (WA 44–5), when they expect the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence to complete its assessment of the suitability of fractures (excluding head and hip) as a topic for a quality standard.
Answer

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has commenced work to look at the suitability of fractures (excluding head and hip) as a topic for quality standard development. I understand that NICE expects to complete its assessment in spring this year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14943; 734 c214-5WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Health: Orthopaedics
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Standards Orthopaedics Fractures
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk