Written Question · S2W-11551 · Session 2
Whether it funds the provision of CD portable oxygen cylinders for patients who clinically require an oxygen flow rate of eight litres per …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it funds the provision of CD portable oxygen cylinders for patients who clinically require an oxygen flow rate of eight litres per minute in any NHS board area and, if so, in which areas.
The answer
CD portable oxygen cylindersare not available for GP prescribing. However, where a hospital consultant considersa CD portable cylinder to be clinically necessary, it can be supplied to the patientfree of charge through the hospital service.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-11551 by reference.