George Hart wrote to Sir Robert McCrindle expressing concerns about the cost of the proposed anti-HCV screening. Read more about George Hart wrote to Sir Robert McCrindle expressing concerns about the cost of the proposed anti-HCV screening.
The finalised ministerial submission on hepatitis screening outlined arguments for and against introduction. Although it would not be implemented for several months, the minister was asked to agree that it should be introduced and recommended that preparations should be made to introduce it as soon as practicable. Read more about The finalised ministerial submission on hepatitis screening outlined arguments for and against introduction. Although it would not be implemented for several months, the minister was asked to agree that it should be introduced and recommended that preparations should be made to introduce it as soon as practicable.
Dr Metters asked Dr Rejman and John Canavan to provide "the best available data on the sensitivity, specificity and predictive value of the Ortho and RIBA tests". Read more about Dr Metters asked Dr Rejman and John Canavan to provide "the best available data on the sensitivity, specificity and predictive value of the Ortho and RIBA tests".
Dr Pickles wrote to Dr Rejman and John Canavan emphasising that they "must not delay in seeking help elsewhere in the department in refining our assessment of the cost-benefit of hepatitis C screening." Read more about Dr Pickles wrote to Dr Rejman and John Canavan emphasising that they "must not delay in seeking help elsewhere in the department in refining our assessment of the cost-benefit of hepatitis C screening."
In a brief circulated by Dr Metters in advance of an ACVSB meeting, he noted that the main issue for the Committee in relation to non-A non-B Hepatitis was "whether the time is right to make a decision about adopting the Chiron test". Read more about In a brief circulated by Dr Metters in advance of an ACVSB meeting, he noted that the main issue for the Committee in relation to non-A non-B Hepatitis was "whether the time is right to make a decision about adopting the Chiron test".
NANBH was described as already becoming "a major source of concern" in a minute regarding the establishment of an advisory group on viral hepatitis. Read more about NANBH was described as already becoming "a major source of concern" in a minute regarding the establishment of an advisory group on viral hepatitis.
In a letter from Dr Peter Kernoff to Dr Brian Colvin, NANBH was described as a serious disease with significant long-term consequences. Read more about In a letter from Dr Peter Kernoff to Dr Brian Colvin, NANBH was described as a serious disease with significant long-term consequences.
Dr Gunson circulated a report on Phase I of the multi-centre anti-HCV trial to Dr Rejman for the attention of the ACVSB. Read more about Dr Gunson circulated a report on Phase I of the multi-centre anti-HCV trial to Dr Rejman for the attention of the ACVSB.
John Canavan wrote to the Scottish Home and Health Department to notify them of the decision to undertake a pilot testing study of anti-HCV screening. Read more about John Canavan wrote to the Scottish Home and Health Department to notify them of the decision to undertake a pilot testing study of anti-HCV screening.
Dr Antonio Fernández-Montoya argued in a paper that blood donation was an example of genuine altruism where the altruistic behaviour was incorporated into the self as a role. Read more about Dr Antonio Fernández-Montoya argued in a paper that blood donation was an example of genuine altruism where the altruistic behaviour was incorporated into the self as a role.