The function of the PHLS was to provide a bacteriological service, which may include the provision of laboratories, for the control of infectious diseases. Read more about The function of the PHLS was to provide a bacteriological service, which may include the provision of laboratories, for the control of infectious diseases.
The Ministry of Health Act 1919 stipulated the Minister's duties in relation to the health of people, including "measures for the prevention and cure of diseases", "the initiation and direction of research" and "the collection, preparation, publication, and dissemination of information and statistics relating thereto". Read more about The Ministry of Health Act 1919 stipulated the Minister's duties in relation to the health of people, including "measures for the prevention and cure of diseases", "the initiation and direction of research" and "the collection, preparation, publication, and dissemination of information and statistics relating thereto".
The Infectious Disease (Notification) Act 1889 required a doctor treating a patient with a "notifiable" disease to inform the Minister of Health. Read more about The Infectious Disease (Notification) Act 1889 required a doctor treating a patient with a "notifiable" disease to inform the Minister of Health.
At the meeting in relation to the surveillance of AIDS in blood transfusions, it was noted any blood donations would be traced for the previous five years, and if plasma had been sent to the Blood Products Laboratory for fractionation, Dr Lane was to be informed as soon as possible. Read more about At the meeting in relation to the surveillance of AIDS in blood transfusions, it was noted any blood donations would be traced for the previous five years, and if plasma had been sent to the Blood Products Laboratory for fractionation, Dr Lane was to be informed as soon as possible.
At the meeting of the haemophilia reference centre directors, it was agreed that reporting of the AIDS cases to CDSC should be through Dr Craske, after discussion with the director involved in the patient's management. Read more about At the meeting of the haemophilia reference centre directors, it was agreed that reporting of the AIDS cases to CDSC should be through Dr Craske, after discussion with the director involved in the patient's management.
As the meeting of the Haemophilia reference centre directors, Dr Galbraith expressed concerns about not hearing about an AIDS case until after the patient's death. Read more about As the meeting of the Haemophilia reference centre directors, Dr Galbraith expressed concerns about not hearing about an AIDS case until after the patient's death.
An article titled "Surveillance of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome in the United Kingdom, January 1982-July 1983" was published in the "British Medical Journal", detailing the cases reported between September 1982 and the end of July 1983 and included retrospective data from 1 January 1982 onwards. Read more about An article titled "Surveillance of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome in the United Kingdom, January 1982-July 1983" was published in the "British Medical Journal", detailing the cases reported between September 1982 and the end of July 1983 and included retrospective data from 1 January 1982 onwards.
Dr Mary Sibellas of Med IMCD wrote a memorandum to Dr Ronald Oliver (with other doctors cc'd), relaying information from Dr Galbraith of CDSC about a patient in Cardiff with haemophilia who had been treated with American Factor VIII and appeared to have the symptoms of AIDS. Read more about Dr Mary Sibellas of Med IMCD wrote a memorandum to Dr Ronald Oliver (with other doctors cc'd), relaying information from Dr Galbraith of CDSC about a patient in Cardiff with haemophilia who had been treated with American Factor VIII and appeared to have the symptoms of AIDS.
Dr Mary Sibellas of Med IMCD wrote a memorandum to Dr Ian Field (with other doctors cc'd) regarding the surveillance of the AIDS situation in the UK. Read more about Dr Mary Sibellas of Med IMCD wrote a memorandum to Dr Ian Field (with other doctors cc'd) regarding the surveillance of the AIDS situation in the UK.
An article titled "Doctors asked to report Aids cases" (written by "Our Science Editor") was published in "The Times". Read more about An article titled "Doctors asked to report Aids cases" (written by "Our Science Editor") was published in "The Times".