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Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (PE1109)

Tuesday 15 April 2008 Public Petitions Committee Petitions 5 contributions · 2 speakers

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Frank McAveety Lab The Convener · Glasgow Shettleston
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PE1109, by Janice Johnson, on behalf of Psoriasis Scotland-PSALV, calls on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government urgently to develop clinical guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis; to develop national standards of care for people who suffer from those conditions; and to define them as chronic conditions that should be included in the list of conditions that are exempt from prescription charges.The basis of the petition is clear. It is right that we should raise it with the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network. We should ask whether there are clear clinical guidelines on psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, which are common problems. Many of our constituents have had to navigate the difficulties set out by the petitioners when they or a family member are found to suffer from those conditions. How should we take forward the petition?

Nanette Milne Con North East Scotland
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In her response of 31 March, Mrs Johnson makes a number of valid points, including points about the need for clinics and nurses. If we are to write to the Government on the matter, will we automatically include a copy of the letter? If not, we should.

Frank McAveety Lab The Convener · Glasgow Shettleston
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We will forward a copy to the Government.

Nanette Milne Con North East Scotland
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Mrs Johnson makes important points, which the Government should consider.

Frank McAveety Lab The Convener · Glasgow Shettleston
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We will contact SIGN and the Government's health department on what procedures and guidelines are in place. We will review progress once we receive the responses.

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