HC Deb 23 June 1994 vol 245 c300W
Dr. Wright

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what information sources are currently available to purchasers to enable them to assess clinical effectiveness.

Dr. Mawhinney

There are various sources of information on clinical effectiveness currently available, including "Effective Health Care" bulletins, high quality clinical guidelines, the health outcomes clearing house, the Cochrane database and the results of clinical audit. Copies of the bulletins and guidelines are available in the Library.