Written Question · S4W-18094 · Session 4
What action it is taking to increase the number of adult congenital heart disease consultants to ensure adequate care for patients in need …
The question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase the number of adult congenital heart disease consultants to ensure adequate care for patients in need of full-time access to specialist accident and emergency care.
The answer
The Scottish Congenital Cardiac Network (SCCN) is considering a range of issues in relation to the care of people with congenital heart disease patients, including out-of-hours access to specialist advice from the Scottish Adult Congenital Cardiac Service (SACCS).
SACCS and NHS National Specialist and Screening Services Directorate, as commissioners of SACCS, will take account of recommendations made by the SCCN in their consideration of workforce requirements.
SACCS and NHS National Specialist and Screening Services Directorate, as commissioners of SACCS, will take account of recommendations made by the SCCN in their consideration of workforce requirements.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-18094 by reference.