39. Colonel Clarkeasked the Minister of Health what steps are being taken by his Department to ensure that in East Sussex the long-standing custom in private practice whereby the closest liaison possible is maintained between hospitals and general practitioners regarding patients sent to hospital by the latter is continued in the present set-up of the National Health Service.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodEvery opportunity is taken by circular and otherwise to impress on hospital boards and committees the desirability of close liaison with general practitioners about their patients, whether by personal discussion during treatment or by supplying information in writing both then and on discharge. If my hon. and gallant Friend has a particular case in mind, I shall be glad to make inquiries.