The MSBT advised ministers to undertake a lookback programme. Read more about The MSBT advised ministers to undertake a lookback programme.
The results of Dr John Gillon's lookback study were published. Read more about The results of Dr John Gillon's lookback study were published.
An ad-hoc assembly of experts convened on behalf of the SACTTI acknowledged that the Blood Transfusion Service had an ethical responsibility and duty of care towards recipients of potentially infectious blood components. Read more about An ad-hoc assembly of experts convened on behalf of the SACTTI acknowledged that the Blood Transfusion Service had an ethical responsibility and duty of care towards recipients of potentially infectious blood components.
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service Medical and Scientific Committee recommended the implementation of a lookback policy without delay. Read more about The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service Medical and Scientific Committee recommended the implementation of a lookback policy without delay.
A lookback began in Edinburgh and South East Scotland as a "pilot study". Read more about A lookback began in Edinburgh and South East Scotland as a "pilot study".
The UK began screening blood donations for Hepatitis C. Read more about The UK began screening blood donations for Hepatitis C.
The ACTTD agreed that lookback may have legal implications and should be considered. Read more about The ACTTD agreed that lookback may have legal implications and should be considered.
The ACVSB recommended that lookback should not be undertaken as a service, leaving the option for those carrying out research. Read more about The ACVSB recommended that lookback should not be undertaken as a service, leaving the option for those carrying out research.
The ACTTD agreed that "there may be an ethical obligation to inform patients who may have received transfusions in the past from anti-HCV donations." Read more about The ACTTD agreed that "there may be an ethical obligation to inform patients who may have received transfusions in the past from anti-HCV donations."
Professor John Cash wrote to Dr Jeremy Metters requesting the ACVSB to consider a lookback policy. Read more about Professor John Cash wrote to Dr Jeremy Metters requesting the ACVSB to consider a lookback policy.