The MRC's Haemophilia Committee proposed that a number of haemophilia centres should be designated as reference centres with the object of ensuring uniformity of diagnostic standards and co-ordinating the exchange of information Read more about The MRC's Haemophilia Committee proposed that a number of haemophilia centres should be designated as reference centres with the object of ensuring uniformity of diagnostic standards and co-ordinating the exchange of information
Dr Rizza, in a report to the Haemophiia Litigation, stated that the UK Haemophilia Centre Directors' Organisation was aware of post transfusion hepatitis from the outset and therefore studied and monitored especially heat treated blood products from the early 1980s. Read more about Dr Rizza, in a report to the Haemophiia Litigation, stated that the UK Haemophilia Centre Directors' Organisation was aware of post transfusion hepatitis from the outset and therefore studied and monitored especially heat treated blood products from the early 1980s.
Dr Rizza, in a report to the Haemophiia Litigation, suggested that during the first half of the 1970s "hepatitis was probably not perceived as a long term problem in haemophiliacs" but that more detailed follow-up of people with haemophilia during the late 1970s showed that "a significant number of haemophiliacs who were clinically well had persistently abnormal tests of liver function". Read more about Dr Rizza, in a report to the Haemophiia Litigation, suggested that during the first half of the 1970s "hepatitis was probably not perceived as a long term problem in haemophiliacs" but that more detailed follow-up of people with haemophilia during the late 1970s showed that "a significant number of haemophiliacs who were clinically well had persistently abnormal tests of liver function".
A Medical Research Council ("MRC") Working Party, later reorganised as an official committee, reaffirmed a proposal of the Ministry of Health "that a number of clinics and laboratories throughout the country should be invited to act as Reference centres with the object of ensuring uniformity of diagnostic standards and co-ordinating exchange of information". Read more about A Medical Research Council ("MRC") Working Party, later reorganised as an official committee, reaffirmed a proposal of the Ministry of Health "that a number of clinics and laboratories throughout the country should be invited to act as Reference centres with the object of ensuring uniformity of diagnostic standards and co-ordinating exchange of information".
Lord Trefgarne assumed that a letter about AIDS which he signed, would have been drafted by officials based on well-established policy. Read more about Lord Trefgarne assumed that a letter about AIDS which he signed, would have been drafted by officials based on well-established policy.
According to the written statement of Michael Forsyth, The role of the CMO is seen as follows: "Ministers and the public of risks to Public Health and advising on policy measures to minimise these risks. He was also responsible for giving guidance to clinicians, health boards and patients where he thought it appropriate." Read more about According to the written statement of Michael Forsyth, The role of the CMO is seen as follows: "Ministers and the public of risks to Public Health and advising on policy measures to minimise these risks. He was also responsible for giving guidance to clinicians, health boards and patients where he thought it appropriate."
According to the written statement of John Canavan, "HS1 (divided into HS1A and HS1B) was a division in the administrative hierarchy which had responsibility for, amongst other health services, the blood transfusion services, blood supply and blood safety." Read more about According to the written statement of John Canavan, "HS1 (divided into HS1A and HS1B) was a division in the administrative hierarchy which had responsibility for, amongst other health services, the blood transfusion services, blood supply and blood safety."
In his statement, Macniven noted that the criteria for referring matters to ministers were not fixed but relied on the judgement of the responsible officials in consultation with more senior officials Read more about In his statement, Macniven noted that the criteria for referring matters to ministers were not fixed but relied on the judgement of the responsible officials in consultation with more senior officials
Duncan Macniven, who was Assistant Secretary in the SHHD between 1986 and 1990, explained that most decisions within the SHHD were taken by officials without always consulting the (limited number of) ministers. Read more about Duncan Macniven, who was Assistant Secretary in the SHHD between 1986 and 1990, explained that most decisions within the SHHD were taken by officials without always consulting the (limited number of) ministers.
Dr James McKenna was responsible for advising the public on matters of public health, advised ministers on health issues and provided the basis for health policy decisions, frequently in the position of providing health advice to the public at large. Read more about Dr James McKenna was responsible for advising the public on matters of public health, advised ministers on health issues and provided the basis for health policy decisions, frequently in the position of providing health advice to the public at large.