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Written question asked by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Monday, 8 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when general practitioners will be paid for Choose and Book work.
Answer

Dr. Murrison: To ask the Secretary of State for Health when general practitioners will be paid for Choose and Book work. [197509] Mr. Hutton: Choose and Book will give patients greater involvement in the choices and decisions about their treatment. It should not increase the overall workload for GP practices, whilst allowing general practice to offer patients a more personal and convenient service. The Department is in an ongoing process of engagement with stakeholders regarding Choose and Book and general practice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
426 c1953W;426 c1958W; 197509
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Administration Hospitals General practitioners Patients Pay Out-patients Patient choice schemes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk