Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 7 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 November 2003. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will list the average waiting time of those waiting for a scan after a suspected stroke; and if he will make a statement on waiting times for these scans.

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the average waiting time of those waiting for a scan after a suspected stroke; and if he will make a statement on waiting times for these scans. [138181] Dr. Ladyman: This information is not collected centrally. The target in this area is to achieve a computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging scan in less than 48 hours. The summary report of the 2001-02 National Sentinel Stroke Audit reported that more patients than ever had brain imaging, with at least 83 per cent. meeting that target.

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