Dr Dillon was instructed to produce draft material on counselling based on existing material used by the SNBTS. Read more about Dr Dillon was instructed to produce draft material on counselling based on existing material used by the SNBTS.
Dr Williamson of the East Anglian Blood Transfusion Centre noted that it was much more difficult to obtain the cause of death of patients for the HCV lookback scheme and noted that it was a labour and time intensive process. Read more about Dr Williamson of the East Anglian Blood Transfusion Centre noted that it was much more difficult to obtain the cause of death of patients for the HCV lookback scheme and noted that it was a labour and time intensive process.
A press release from the Department of Health recorded that an ad hoc working party of experts was to be brought together to draw up guidance on the procedure for undertaking lookback and for counselling those identified as being at risk, as well as guidance on the treatment options available. Read more about A press release from the Department of Health recorded that an ad hoc working party of experts was to be brought together to draw up guidance on the procedure for undertaking lookback and for counselling those identified as being at risk, as well as guidance on the treatment options available.
Members of the MSBT subcommittee were asked whether they would like to support a lookback programme and consideration should be given to the ethical and legal implications of contacting recipients of Hepatitis C blood. All members voted in favour of a UK-wide approach. Read more about Members of the MSBT subcommittee were asked whether they would like to support a lookback programme and consideration should be given to the ethical and legal implications of contacting recipients of Hepatitis C blood. All members voted in favour of a UK-wide approach.
From late 1994 onwards the discussion about whether to have a national Hepatitis C lookback began to be framed in terms of an existence of a duty of care towards donor and recipients, as was discussed in the draft report from the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Blood and Tissue Subcommittee. Read more about From late 1994 onwards the discussion about whether to have a national Hepatitis C lookback began to be framed in terms of an existence of a duty of care towards donor and recipients, as was discussed in the draft report from the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Blood and Tissue Subcommittee.
A fax message from Dr David Hutton to Dr Robinson detailed the figures from the Welsh Blood Service. Read more about A fax message from Dr David Hutton to Dr Robinson detailed the figures from the Welsh Blood Service.
Dr Elizabeth Love described that there was a requirement for "clear, written guidance" in relation to being able to offer screening tests at transfusion centres. Read more about Dr Elizabeth Love described that there was a requirement for "clear, written guidance" in relation to being able to offer screening tests at transfusion centres.
Dr Gunson spoke to Professor Allain who agreed to provide a protocol for a prospective lookback study. Read more about Dr Gunson spoke to Professor Allain who agreed to provide a protocol for a prospective lookback study.
Professor Cash wrote to Dr Gunson to see if he would establish a UK BTS and lookback study as soon as possible. Read more about Professor Cash wrote to Dr Gunson to see if he would establish a UK BTS and lookback study as soon as possible.
A letter from Dr Mitchell to Professor Cash discussed whether the BTS should have a lookback policy so as to identify donors who may have transmitted non-A non-B Hepatitis. Read more about A letter from Dr Mitchell to Professor Cash discussed whether the BTS should have a lookback policy so as to identify donors who may have transmitted non-A non-B Hepatitis.