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Written question asked by John Gorst (Independent Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Horam (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
How many (a) consultants, (b) registrars, (c) junior doctors and (d) nurses are standard to (a) a minor accident treatment service unit, (b) a medical receiving room and (c) an accident and emergency department. - For health authorities and national health service trusts to decide.
Answer

Sir John Gorst: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many (a) consultants, (b) registrars, (c) junior doctors and (d) nurses are standard to (a) a minor accident treatment service unit, (b) a medical receiving room and (c) an accident and emergency department. [2148] Mr. Horam: It is for health authorities and national health service trusts to decide what levels of staffing are necessary locally.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2148; 284 c502-3W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Hospitals Staff Accident and emergency departments