§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what action his Department has taken in respect of the statements of patients with diabetes mellitus about their care during the operative period; and if he will make a statement. [38968]
§ Mr. SackvilleNone. It is a matter of good professional practice to ensure that patients are fully clinically assessed before they undergo general anaesthesia and surgery, and that their condition is monitored during and after the operation.