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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 18 March 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 March 2021. It was answered by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 April 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Parkinson's Disease: Screening

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of skin swab testing for early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

Answer

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), as the independent body with responsibility for developing evidence-based guidance for the health and care system, has not made an assessment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
171603
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Screening Skin Parkinson's disease
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk