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27/07/2018
2,144 People Seen In Neurology Patient Recall
The Department of Health and consultant neurologist Dr John Craig have presented an update to elected representatives on the recall of neurology patients by Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
The Department also gave the position on the numbers of patients reviewed, collated by the Health and Social Care Board and Public Health Agency.
The latest information, as of 18 July, shows that some 2,144 patients out of the 2,500 patients in this phase of the recall have been seen to date.
Both the Department and representatives from the political parties began by paying tribute to the neurology team undertaking the recall exercise.
Permanent Secretary, Richard Pengelly said: "I want to place on record the Department's sincere thanks for the huge effort and commitment made by the entire neurology team, those in the Independent Sector, the administrative staff, whose support has been phenomenal, including the Northern Ireland Neurological Charities Alliance.
"Everyone has worked tirelessly throughout this process, their willingness and absolute dedication has been unsurpassed in supporting patients through a complex patient recall and one that undoubtedly been distressing for many."
Acknowledging that this has been a difficult undertaking, particularly for patients, Dr Craig provided an insight around the clinical complexities of the recall exercise and explaining the desire and objective of meeting the needs of every individual patient and discussing with each of them any change in their diagnosis or treatment.
As the first phase of the patient recall exercise is due to come to an end the Department will now take time to consider arrangements for the review of Dr Watt's discharged patients including the numbers involved. It is important to note that these discharged patients have been discharged into the care of their GPs and therefore have recourse to the usual assessment and re-referral to secondary care if there are any changes in their condition.
(MH/LM)
The Department also gave the position on the numbers of patients reviewed, collated by the Health and Social Care Board and Public Health Agency.
The latest information, as of 18 July, shows that some 2,144 patients out of the 2,500 patients in this phase of the recall have been seen to date.
Both the Department and representatives from the political parties began by paying tribute to the neurology team undertaking the recall exercise.
Permanent Secretary, Richard Pengelly said: "I want to place on record the Department's sincere thanks for the huge effort and commitment made by the entire neurology team, those in the Independent Sector, the administrative staff, whose support has been phenomenal, including the Northern Ireland Neurological Charities Alliance.
"Everyone has worked tirelessly throughout this process, their willingness and absolute dedication has been unsurpassed in supporting patients through a complex patient recall and one that undoubtedly been distressing for many."
Acknowledging that this has been a difficult undertaking, particularly for patients, Dr Craig provided an insight around the clinical complexities of the recall exercise and explaining the desire and objective of meeting the needs of every individual patient and discussing with each of them any change in their diagnosis or treatment.
As the first phase of the patient recall exercise is due to come to an end the Department will now take time to consider arrangements for the review of Dr Watt's discharged patients including the numbers involved. It is important to note that these discharged patients have been discharged into the care of their GPs and therefore have recourse to the usual assessment and re-referral to secondary care if there are any changes in their condition.
(MH/LM)
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