§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what training is given to doctors to assist in diagnosing patients suffering from trauma. [46512]
§ Mr. MilburnUndergraduate medical students are required to acquire a knowledge and understanding of both mental and physical aspects of trauma. The diagnosis and management of trauma is also likely to form part of524W specialist training programmes in several different medical specialties and also for vocational training for general practice. The content and standard of postgraduate medical training is the responsibility of the medical Royal Colleges and their Faculties.