Request 1 |
Has Rotherham CCG ever had, a “procedure of limited clinical effectiveness” policy ?Whether NHS Rotherham CCG has, or ever has had, a “procedure of limited clinical effectiveness” policy, or a similar policy to like effect, for each of the following procedures:
If no such policy exists or has existed in respect of any of the above, please specify. |
Response 1 |
N/A |
Request a |
If policies exist and/or have done in the past, in respect of each such policy, please specify: The precise date the policy came into effect. |
Response a |
1st April 2015 |
Request b |
which intervention listed above the policy applies to, |
Response b |
Tonsillectomy, Grommet insertion |
Request c |
Which population (e.g. adults or children) the policy applies to, |
Response c |
Adults and Children |
Request d |
which clinical indication(s) the policy applies to, |
Response d |
see attached policy |
Request e |
the criteria necessary to receive treatment set out by the policy, |
Response e |
see attached policy |
Request F |
and the rationale and supporting evidence for these criteria. |
Response F |
Clinical discussion supported by primary and secondary care clinicians for patients including these procedures being of limited clinical value and therefore deliver a relatively poor output/outcome to the population. |
Request 2 |
Please provide any documents or published guidance associated with the policies. |