HC Deb 20 February 1930 vol 235 c1584
82. Mr. SORENSEN

asked the Minister of Health whether doctors are allowed to prescribe medicine for panel patients regardless of cost?

Mr. GREENWOOD

Insurance doctors are not only entitled but required by their terms of service to order on the proper form any drugs or prescribed appliances which are reasonably necessary for the adequate treatment of their patients.

Mr. SORENSEN

Has the right hon. Gentleman received any complaints of this medicine being denied by the doctors, and will he take action if I bring such instances to his notice?

Mr. GREENWOOD

If my hon. Friend will give me particulars of any cases, I will certainly inquire into them.

Dr. DAVIES

Is it not a fact that they are not allowed to prescribe medicine for panel patients regardless of cost?

Mr. GREENWOOD

The law requires them to prescribe what is reasonable for their cases.