Written question WQ87342
- Asked by
- Rhun ap IorwerthPlaid
- To be answered by
- Minister for Health and Social Services
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- Due
- Answered
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Question
What steps is the Welsh Government taking to ensure that patients, such as those with suspected inflammatory bowel disease, are prioritised for diagnostic endoscopy by clinical risk and patient need?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Health and Social Services
Transforming and Modernising Planned Care, published on 26 April 2022, described how the NHS would use clinical prioritisation to manage waiting lists. More information can be found at:
Our programme for transforming and modernising planned care in Wales and reducing the waiting lists (gov.wales)
In addition, the National Endoscopy Programme has been undertaking work to improve endoscopy utilisation, support clinical prioritisation (including for inflammatory bowel disease), and increase workforce and theatre capacity. More information can be found at:
National endoscopy programme: action plan 2019 to 2023 | GOV.WALES