Trish Godman

18 Mar 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the standard NHS waiting time is for patients to be tested for thrombophilia.

Answer · Shona Robison: There is currently no waiting time standard specifically for thrombophilia tests. If such a test formed part of a patient''s pathway leading to hospital treatment, it would then be covered by the Scottish Government''s 18 weeks referral-to-treatment target, d…

18 Mar 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what criteria are used when deciding if a patient should be tested for thrombophilia.

Answer · Shona Robison: The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) Guideline 62 on Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) recommends that all pregnant women with a personal or family history of VTE in first or second degree relatives should be offered screening for …

18 Mar 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-17628 by Shona Robison on 17 November 2008, at which haematology departments and molecular genetics laboratories are tests for thrombophillia carried out.

Answer · Shona Robison: This information is not held centrally. As indicated in S3W-17628, however, there is ready access to these tests for any patient for whom they are clinically indicated.</p>

16 Mar 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has applied or plans to apply for research funding from the European Commission to undertake an assessment of the prevalence, treatment and best practice in relation to venous embolism and thrombosis.

Answer · Shona Robison: The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) within the Scottish Government Health Directorates has responsibility for encouraging and supporting research into health and health care needs in Scotland. The CSO does not undertake research directly so has not applied for r…

5 Mar 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive by what means people can be referred to NHS facilities for tests for thrombophilia.

Answer · Shona Robison: Like any other laboratory test provided by the NHS, people are referred for thrombophilia testing by the individual who is providing their clinical care, for example, GPs, hospital doctors or doctors within community-based services such as family planning or …

5 Mar 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive which NHS boards have the facilities for testing for thrombophilia.

Answer · Shona Robison: Each NHS board has access to thrombophilia testing, either locally or through  well-established arrangements for transferring specimens to a laboratory which undertakes these investigations.</p>

24 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether information has been received from the Department for Transport, Clydeport and other interested parties anent the identification and use of an emergency lay-by berth on the River Clyde.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-21317 on 9 March 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/B…

24 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether information is available concerning the holding of a fatal accident inquiry into the deaths of the three members of the crew of the tug, Flying Phantom, when their vessel foundered in the River Clyde on 19 December 2007.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Reports have been submitted by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch and Strathclyde Police to the Procurator Fiscal at Paisley in relation to the circumstances of the accident. The investigation of the circumstances of the accident by both Strathclyde Pol…

24 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether representations have been made to the Department for Transport anent the (a) transit of large vessels in thick fog on and (b) installation of a fog detection system for the River Clyde.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-21317 on 9 March 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/B…

24 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether information has been received from the Department for Transport anent the implementation of the recommendations of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch’s report into the loss of the tug, Flying Phantom, on the River Clyde on 19 December 2007.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-21317 on 9 March 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/B…

24 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions have taken place with representatives of the Department for Transport and other interested parties anent the implementation of the recommendations of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch’s report on the loss of the tug, Flying Phantom, while towing the bulk car…

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: We are aware of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch''s report. The relevant shipping and maritime safety issues are reserved to the UK Government. It is for the authorities identified to respond to the report''s recommendations as appropriate.</p>

24 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the age profile is of the vessels operated by Caledonian MacBrayne.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Information on the age of each of the vessels presently owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd is as follows:</p> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 > <thead> <tr > <td nowrap valign=bottom > <p align=left > </p> </td> <td nowrap …

24 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the age profile is of the vessels operated by the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency.

Answer · Richard Lochhead: The year each of the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency''s vessels came into service is set out as follows:</p> <p >FPV Norna 1988</p> <p >FPV Minna 2003</p> <p >FPV Jura 2006</p> <p >FPV Hirta 2008.</p>

24 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what information is available concerning the signing of a contract for the building of a passenger ferry for Caledonian MacBrayne.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd awarded a ship building contract to GdaÅ„ska Stocznia Remontowa im. J³zefa PiÅ‚sudskiego S.A. on 2 November 2007 for the construction of a new Ro-Ro passenger and vehicular ferry. This new vessel will serve on the routes between…

24 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what information is available anent the signing of a contract for the construction of a fishery protection vessel for the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency.

Answer · Richard Lochhead: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-10506 on 29 April 2008. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/…

9 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to promote and ensure the implementation of the policy and practice guidance for commissioning services for people on the autistic spectrum.

Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-20687 on 2 March 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/B…

9 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to utilise the opportunity provided by the 2011 Census to count disabilities such as autism in order to provide accurate figures to plan and commission services.

Answer · Shona Robison: The General Register Office for Scotland will consider the best approach for the question on long-term health conditions to be included in the 2011 Census. The sample questionnaire which will be used in a census rehearsal in March 2009 can be found at <a href…

9 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to ensure that every local authority has a named individual or team with responsibility for coordinating services for adults with autism.

Answer · Shona Robison: The guidance for commissioners of services for people on the autism spectrum includes a recommendation for local authorities and health boards to work in partnership to appoint an ASD coordinator.</p> <p >Reviewing the guidance and other national policy deve…

9 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to ensure that adults with autism are counted by their local authority or community health partnership.

Answer · Shona Robison: Recent guidance for commissioners of health and social care services for people on the autism spectrum recommends that local authorities and health boards work together to identify and keep a record of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their area.…

3 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to modify the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 or the manner in which it is implemented.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 is designed to protect all adults who lack the capacity to act or to make some or all decisions for themselves. Since its introduction, the provisions of the act have been kept under review to help ensure that th…

3 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what guidelines or advice has been issued to banks anent the implementation of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and their role in its implementation since its coming into force.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-20462 on 26 February 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <u><a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/…

3 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what guidelines or advice have been issued to NHS boards anent the implementation of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and their role in its implementation since its coming into force.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: I refer the member to answer to question S3W-20462 on 26 February 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <u><a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps…

3 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what guidelines or advice have been issued to community health partnerships anent the implementation of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and their role in its implementation since its coming into force.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-20462 on 26 February 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/App…

3 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what guidelines or advice have been issued to the Law Society of Scotland anent the implementation of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and the role of lawyers in relation to its implementation since its coming into force.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: The Scottish Government has worked with stakeholders since the introduction of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 to ensure as far as possible that the legislation works as intended to protect the interests of adults with incapacity. Codes of Prac…

3 Feb 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what recent representations it has received anent the practical implementation of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: The Scottish Government receives correspondence and calls from different sources from time to time on issues around the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. We are not aware of any represen…

9 Dec 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive which NHS boards hold stocks of a patient information leaflet, dated November 2008, covering the potential signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-18696 on 7 January 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <u>http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/Busin…

9 Dec 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive which NHS boards hold stocks of a patient information leaflet, dated May 2008, covering the potential signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-18696 on 7 January 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <u>http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/Busin…

9 Dec 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive which NHS boards hold stocks of a patient information leaflet, dated November 2007, covering the potential signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: On 26 January 2008 the Chief Medical Officer and the Chairman of NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (NHS QIS) wrote to the chief executives of NHS boards enclosing a model patient information leaflet on deep vein thrombosis which boards were advised to use in p…

2 Dec 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3M-17628 by Shona Robison on 6 November 2008, what interim measures are being put in place to protect patients and healthcare professionals and inform them about venous thromboembolism until the review of Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIG…

Answer · Shona Robison: As an interim measure until the publication of the revised SIGN Guideline 62, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and the Chairman of NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (QIS) wrote to NHS Boards in January 2008, asking them to adopt a standard patient information l…

2 Dec 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many patients died in 2007 as a result of hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism, broken down by NHS board.

Answer · Shona Robison: The information requested is not held centrally, as death certificates do not specify whether the venous thromboembolism was acquired in hospital or not.</p> <p >The following figures include deaths in 2007 caused by Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), broken dow…