A letter from Professor Cash to Dr Gunson described the SNBTS management board meeting held on 11 and 12 June 1991 as a "near disaster". Read more about A letter from Professor Cash to Dr Gunson described the SNBTS management board meeting held on 11 and 12 June 1991 as a "near disaster".
Dr Gunson wrote to Dr Mortimer asking that Dr Mortimer consider several requests concerning anti-HCV testing. Read more about Dr Gunson wrote to Dr Mortimer asking that Dr Mortimer consider several requests concerning anti-HCV testing.
A draft letter from Dr Mortimer to all RTC directors in England and Wales identified the problems with confirmatory procedures to follow routine anti-HCV screening. Read more about A draft letter from Dr Mortimer to all RTC directors in England and Wales identified the problems with confirmatory procedures to follow routine anti-HCV screening.
Dr Mortimer suggested a confirmatory testing pilot during September and October 1991, which was accepted by the RTC directors. Read more about Dr Mortimer suggested a confirmatory testing pilot during September and October 1991, which was accepted by the RTC directors.
Mr Canavan wrote to Mike Malone-Lee: "As for HCV testing, I don't think anyone was under any illusions but that it was marginal in terms of cost benefit. But this is true of other NHS interventions. However the litigation factor, the introduction of testing elsewhere in Europe and the prospect of EC harmonisation of licensing requirements for blood products stacked up in favour of testing." Read more about Mr Canavan wrote to Mike Malone-Lee: "As for HCV testing, I don't think anyone was under any illusions but that it was marginal in terms of cost benefit. But this is true of other NHS interventions. However the litigation factor, the introduction of testing elsewhere in Europe and the prospect of EC harmonisation of licensing requirements for blood products stacked up in favour of testing."
Dr Lloyd responded to a "very colourful" letter from Professor Cash, stating his personal belief that starting HCV testing to the original schedule was the correct decision "even if it appears unpalatable to some". Read more about Dr Lloyd responded to a "very colourful" letter from Professor Cash, stating his personal belief that starting HCV testing to the original schedule was the correct decision "even if it appears unpalatable to some".
Dr Gunson wrote to all RTC directors reaffirming the 1 September 1991 start date but announcing that Dr Lloyd's "premature introduction of the test" could be used to extend the evaluation trial. Read more about Dr Gunson wrote to all RTC directors reaffirming the 1 September 1991 start date but announcing that Dr Lloyd's "premature introduction of the test" could be used to extend the evaluation trial.
Dr Mortimer sent Dr Rejman a copy of minutes from an ad hoc meeting at which virologists drew up recommendations to transfusion services for confirmatory HIV testing. Read more about Dr Mortimer sent Dr Rejman a copy of minutes from an ad hoc meeting at which virologists drew up recommendations to transfusion services for confirmatory HIV testing.
Dr Contreras wrote to Dr Lloyd stating that "a national approach might well have prompted the Department of Health to provide appropriate funding for testing." Read more about Dr Contreras wrote to Dr Lloyd stating that "a national approach might well have prompted the Department of Health to provide appropriate funding for testing."
Dr Gunson wrote to Dr Contreras, stating that it was difficult to go against the advice of the virologists who were advising PCR as a confirmatory test, but now that they were having doubts, it was right that these were challenged and sensible conclusions arrived at. Read more about Dr Gunson wrote to Dr Contreras, stating that it was difficult to go against the advice of the virologists who were advising PCR as a confirmatory test, but now that they were having doubts, it was right that these were challenged and sensible conclusions arrived at.