Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 22 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 November 2000. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Health.

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Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of education and training of (a) medical, (b) nursing and (c) allied professions in the (i) diagnosis, (ii) treatment and (iii) management of CFS/ME. - (Holding answer 28 November 2000).

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the adequacy of education and training of (a) medical, (b) nursing and (c) allied professions in the (i) diagnosis, (ii) treatment and (iii) management of CFS/ME. [140546] Mr. Denham: [holding answer 28 November 2000]: Responsibility for the adequacy of education and training of medical, nursing and allied professions is primarily a matter for the statutory and professional bodies. The National Health Service Plan sets out proposals for ensuring that patient interests and the service needs of the NHS are fully aligned with the development of curriculum and approval of training programmes. The chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) working group is developing guidance to improve the quality of care and treatment for people with CFS/ME.

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