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Written question asked by Sandra Gidley (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 24 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 July 2004. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 July 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, for what reasons he asked the National Institute for Clinical Excellence to undertake a technology appraisal of fallers' clinics.
Answer

Sandra Gidley: To ask the Secretary of State for Health for what reasons he asked the National Institute for Clinical Excellence to undertake a technology appraisal of fallers' clinics. [181438] Dr. Ladyman: We considered that a technology appraisal in this area might identify benefits to patients and reduce pressures on the national health service. The National Institute for Clinical Excellence is also developing a clinical guideline in this area.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
181438; 423 c610W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Accidents Clinics Health services Standards Osteoporosis
Link
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