Written Question · S2W-02287 · Session 2
What action it will take to ensure that the NHS takes account of advice from the Health Technology Board for Scotland on the use of modern …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it will take to ensure that the NHS takes account of advice from the Health Technology Board for Scotland on the use of modern atypical anti-psychotic medicines for people with schi'ophrenia.
The answer
On 25 July 2003 NHS Quality ImprovementScotland advised NHSScotland that the National Institute for Clinical Excellenceguidance on the use of newer (atypical) antipsychotic drugs for the treatment ofschizophrenia is as valid for Scotland as it is for England and Wales.
NHSScotland has been advisedthat it should take account of advice and evidence from NHS Quality ImprovementScotland and ensure that recommended drugs or treatments are made available to meetclinical need. Likewise, individual clinicians should take account of the board'sevidence-based guidance when exercising their clinical judgement.
NHSScotland has been advisedthat it should take account of advice and evidence from NHS Quality ImprovementScotland and ensure that recommended drugs or treatments are made available to meetclinical need. Likewise, individual clinicians should take account of the board'sevidence-based guidance when exercising their clinical judgement.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-02287 by reference.