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Written question asked by Baroness Morgan of Cotes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 March 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 March 2019. It was answered by Stephen Hammond (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 March 2019 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


ME/CFS

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with medical training bodies on ensuring that training programs for doctors, nurses and other health professionals include the most up to date guidance on diagnosis and appropriate treatment of myalgic encephalomyelitis.

Answer

There have been no recent discussions between Departmental Ministers and training bodies for doctors, nurses or other health professionals about myalgic encephalomyelitis.

National Health Service employers are responsible for ensuring staff they employ are trained to the required standards to deliver appropriate treatment for patients.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
234155
Session
2017-19
Subjects
ME/CFS Health professions Training
Link
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