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Written question asked by Guto Bebb (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 March 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 March 2012. It was answered by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 26 March 2012 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Headaches

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) if he will take steps to improve access to tests to support the earlier diagnosis of short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival infection and tearing and episodic cluster headaches;
Answer

Responsibility for content of medical training and professional development courses rests with the medical colleges.Responsibility for ensuring that patients are able to obtain access to the appropriate tests to support a diagnosis of short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival infection and tearing rests with national health service commissioning.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
101689; 542 c988-9W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Health services Screening Headaches
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk