§ Lord Clement-Jonesasked Her Majesty's Government:
What progress they have made on the introduction of managed pathology networks. [HL1992]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathThe Department of Health document Pathology—The Essential Service, Draft Guidance on Modernising Pathology Services supported the development of pathology networks as an effective means of delivering improved pathology services. There is general support in principle among those who responded to the consultation for developing appropriate networks in pathology (www.doh.gov.uk/pathologymodernisation). Further guidance will be published shortly.