Written question asked by Liz Lynne (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 March 1997. It was answered by Gerald Malone (Conservative) on Monday, 10 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: In what circumstances patients are not entitled to NHS prescribing resulting from a private consultation; and what guidance is published by his Department to health authorities on the procedures they should follow for NHS prescribing in relation to patients that have previously had a private consultation.

Answer: Ms Lynne: To ask the Secretary of State for Health in what circumstances patients are not entitled to NHS prescribing resulting from a private consultations; and what guidance is published by his Department to health authorities on the procedures they should follow for NHS prescribing in relation to patients who have previously had a private consultation. [19116] Mr. Malone: Doctors may provide national health service prescriptions only when they are providing NHS services; for general practitioners, this is set out in their terms and conditions of service. No further guidance has been issued.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 19116; 292 c113W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Health services Fees and charges Private sector NHS Prescriptions Private patients