Request 1

Does this CCG use a system, for example, a Rapid Specialist Opinion system to review patient referrals from GPs to hospital specialists?

If yes:

 how long has this system been in place for,

what consultation was undertaken before the decision to implement this system was made,

what company is used to carry out the review of the referral? 

If no:

 do you have any plans in place to implement a Rapid Specialist Opinion system, or other system to review GP referrals to specialists?

what are the details of the plan? 

Response 1

No & No

Request 2

What is your policy for consultation with the public before contacting private companies to run NHS services?   

Response 2

RCCG has no such policy, any consultation is undertaken in line with CCG statutory requirements. 

Request 3

Do you obtain consent from patients before passing their medical records and personal details to private companies? 

Response 3

CCG’s don’t hold patient identifiable information.