A memo from David Burrage to Mr Mogford and others enclosed the briefing note that had been provided to the Prime Minister. Read more about A memo from David Burrage to Mr Mogford and others enclosed the briefing note that had been provided to the Prime Minister.
A briefing note to the Prime Minister regarding Hepatitis C noted that patients infected with Hepatitis C through NHS treatment "will have received the best treatment available in the light of the medical knowledge at the time", adding that there were no plans to extend the HIV settlement scheme to those infected with Hepatitis C. Read more about A briefing note to the Prime Minister regarding Hepatitis C noted that patients infected with Hepatitis C through NHS treatment "will have received the best treatment available in the light of the medical knowledge at the time", adding that there were no plans to extend the HIV settlement scheme to those infected with Hepatitis C.
A "Hansard" extract on HIV infection through blood transfusion recorded Roger Freeman, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health stating that the Department of Health believed it was offering the best available treatment at the time. Read more about A "Hansard" extract on HIV infection through blood transfusion recorded Roger Freeman, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health stating that the Department of Health believed it was offering the best available treatment at the time.
A memo from Strachan Heppell to Alan Davey (following a meeting with the Haemophilia Society chair and general secretary) outlined the position of the Society and the Government, noting that Mr Heppell's view that concession of liability on the Government's part could "undermine the future ability of the NHS to do its best for patients." Read more about A memo from Strachan Heppell to Alan Davey (following a meeting with the Haemophilia Society chair and general secretary) outlined the position of the Society and the Government, noting that Mr Heppell's view that concession of liability on the Government's part could "undermine the future ability of the NHS to do its best for patients."
A memo from Strachan Heppell to Mr McKeon recorded that Minister of Health's aim was to identify settlement proposals which would be accepted by campaigners, the Haemophilia Society and the general public, and would not set any unacceptable precedent by implying NHS liability for treatment which reflected the "best available medical information at the time". Read more about A memo from Strachan Heppell to Mr McKeon recorded that Minister of Health's aim was to identify settlement proposals which would be accepted by campaigners, the Haemophilia Society and the general public, and would not set any unacceptable precedent by implying NHS liability for treatment which reflected the "best available medical information at the time".
A briefing to the Prime Minister (regarding a meeting held on 22 November 1989 with Robert Key) argued that an out of court settlement of the HIV litigation would carry a tacit admission of negligence and an unacceptable precedent by implying NHS liability. Read more about A briefing to the Prime Minister (regarding a meeting held on 22 November 1989 with Robert Key) argued that an out of court settlement of the HIV litigation would carry a tacit admission of negligence and an unacceptable precedent by implying NHS liability.
The written answers to questions in "Hansard" record that on this date the Secretary of State for Health, Kenneth Clarke, announced in Parliament that the Government proposed to make an additional ex gratia payment through the Macfarlane Trust. Read more about The written answers to questions in "Hansard" record that on this date the Secretary of State for Health, Kenneth Clarke, announced in Parliament that the Government proposed to make an additional ex gratia payment through the Macfarlane Trust.
The Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Andrew Turnbull, wrote a letter to Stephen Alcock, Department of Health, which stated that the Prime Minister believed that the courts would uphold that the Government could not be considered negligent for having offered treatment that was considered safe at the time. Read more about The Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Andrew Turnbull, wrote a letter to Stephen Alcock, Department of Health, which stated that the Prime Minister believed that the courts would uphold that the Government could not be considered negligent for having offered treatment that was considered safe at the time.
Frederic Durán-Jordà established one of the first blood banks in Barcelona. Read more about Frederic Durán-Jordà established one of the first blood banks in Barcelona.
The "Journal of the American Medical Association" explained there was no laboratory test for either part of serum hepatitis until the discovery of an antigen associated with serum hepatitis in 1965. Read more about The "Journal of the American Medical Association" explained there was no laboratory test for either part of serum hepatitis until the discovery of an antigen associated with serum hepatitis in 1965.