HC Deb 28 October 2002 vol 391 c659W
Dr. Richard Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidance he has given to primary care trusts to allow patients waiting for cardiac surgery to be treated out of their area in(a) the UK and (b) abroad. [76244]

Ms Blears

The following guidance on domestic and overseas treatment has been issued to primary care trusts:

  • Extending Choice for Patients— Establishing the Heart Surgery Scheme (March 2002)
  • Further Advice and Guidance (April 2002)
  • Additional Revenue Allocations (April 2002)
  • Update and Next Steps (June 2002)

Copies of the guidance have been placed in the library.