At a meeting of the SNBTS Medical & Scientific Committee It was recorded that "in the light of national events, it was agreed no 'Look Back' should be introduced at present." Read more about At a meeting of the SNBTS Medical & Scientific Committee It was recorded that "in the light of national events, it was agreed no 'Look Back' should be introduced at present."
In a letter to all doctors, Scottish Health Department CMO, Dr R E Kendell, provided guidance relating to the recently announced HCV lookback exercise and sought their assistance in identifying patients infected with HCV through blood transfusion. Read more about In a letter to all doctors, Scottish Health Department CMO, Dr R E Kendell, provided guidance relating to the recently announced HCV lookback exercise and sought their assistance in identifying patients infected with HCV through blood transfusion.
In a letter to Dr A Keel, Professor Franklin provided an update on the HCV lookback exercise, particularly the lack of funding needed to trace some patients, and considered the issue of RIBA indeterminates. Read more about In a letter to Dr A Keel, Professor Franklin provided an update on the HCV lookback exercise, particularly the lack of funding needed to trace some patients, and considered the issue of RIBA indeterminates.
Dr Gunson of the National Blood Transfusion Service wrote to Professor Cash of the Scottish NBTS, advising him of discussions had at ACVSB and plans to table the subject in upcoming meetings, and the intention to ask John Craske for a copy of the questionnaire for counselling as compiled by Dr Julia Heptonstall. Read more about Dr Gunson of the National Blood Transfusion Service wrote to Professor Cash of the Scottish NBTS, advising him of discussions had at ACVSB and plans to table the subject in upcoming meetings, and the intention to ask John Craske for a copy of the questionnaire for counselling as compiled by Dr Julia Heptonstall.
Professor Cash, on behalf of SACTTI, produced a paper for the MSBT on the merits of adopting a Hepatitis C lookback policy. It stated that a Hepatitis C lookback could be based on the current procedures of HIV lookback. Read more about Professor Cash, on behalf of SACTTI, produced a paper for the MSBT on the merits of adopting a Hepatitis C lookback policy. It stated that a Hepatitis C lookback could be based on the current procedures of HIV lookback.
Dr Gunson and Dr Cash "agreed [that]...it would not, after we start anti-HCV donation screening, be appropriate to introduce a systematic look-back programme on previous recipient - as was done for HIV-1." Read more about Dr Gunson and Dr Cash "agreed [that]...it would not, after we start anti-HCV donation screening, be appropriate to introduce a systematic look-back programme on previous recipient - as was done for HIV-1."
The Standing Advisory Committee on Transfusion Transmitted Infections noted that "the issue needs resolution and will be examined in more detail by a group to be convened to consider it further." Read more about The Standing Advisory Committee on Transfusion Transmitted Infections noted that "the issue needs resolution and will be examined in more detail by a group to be convened to consider it further."
The Scottish Office wrote to SNBTS asking them to take forward "as expeditiously as possible" a Hepatitis C lookback for all of Scotland and to keep the SHHD informed. Read more about The Scottish Office wrote to SNBTS asking them to take forward "as expeditiously as possible" a Hepatitis C lookback for all of Scotland and to keep the SHHD informed.
The outcome of the Hepatitis C lookback in England was formally reported. 50% of tested recipients were found to be infected with Hepatitis C. 4,432 recipients of 6,687 blood components were identified. Read more about The outcome of the Hepatitis C lookback in England was formally reported. 50% of tested recipients were found to be infected with Hepatitis C. 4,432 recipients of 6,687 blood components were identified.
Professor Cash recommended that where a regular blood donor was confirmed as Hepatitis C positive "the fate of previous donations is determined and 'lookback' initiated in accordance with SNBTS policy." Read more about Professor Cash recommended that where a regular blood donor was confirmed as Hepatitis C positive "the fate of previous donations is determined and 'lookback' initiated in accordance with SNBTS policy."