§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether any National Health Service ancillary staff are involved directly in patient care.
§ Mr. WhitneyThe duties allocated to individual National Health Service ancillary staff are a matter for the health authority and local management to determine subject to the terms and conditions of service agreed by the Ancillary Staffs Whitley council. While the duties of some ancillary staff are associated with patient care, they should be undertaken only under the supervision, direction and control of the professional staff responsible for treatment.
§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether any National Health Service administrative staff are involved directly in patient care.
§ Mr. WhitneyThe category of administrative and clerical staff used in National Health Service staffing statistics includes staff working in departments which provide direct patient care. Examples are medical secretaries, receptionists in clinics and outpatient departments and ward clerks.