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WQ.438/2024
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
BY DEPUTY J. RENOUF OF ST. BRELADE
QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2024
ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2024
Question
"Will the Minister provide an update on the investigation into the deaths of Rheumatology Department patients, including the number of cases that have been referred to the Viscount and the number of cases that are still being investigated?"
Answer
The investigation into the deaths of Rheumatology patients since 2019 is expected to be concluded in the first quarter of 2025, a progress report will be submitted to the Health & Care Services Advisory Board in January. The progress report will include the updated number of cases referred to the Viscount, and the number of cases still being investigated. In the meantime, given the sensitivity surrounding this matter, I would be pleased to arrange a briefing for the Health & Social Services Scrutiny Panel with the Medical Director and Responsible Officer for Primary care.