Whether it will hold an inquiry into Fife Health Board's handling of the recent case of the death of a patient from Hepatitis B contracted …

An Incident Control Team was set up by Fife Health Board in February this year, when the first report of hepatitis B infection was received. A full investigation is currently under way and a report will be submitted to the board once the Incident Control Team have completed their enquiries. The report will then be assessed by the Health Department to see whether further action is needed.The Incident Control Team's report will also be considered by the Advisory Group on hepatitis (AGH). The AGH provides the UK Health Departments with expert advice on the prevention and control of viral hepatitis. The group will advise on whether any changes are needed to current guidance on screening NHS staff or on handling events of this kind.The Executive will take any appropriate action in the light of the group's advice.