Question reference: S6W-09792
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 13 July 2022
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 9 August 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it intends to reduce thrombosis-related deaths through early preventative measures, similar to those seen in England and Wales.
Answer
All NHS Boards in Scotland already have access to resources to support the early prevention of thrombosis-related deaths. These include SIGN 122, the national clinical guideline for the prevention and management of venous thromboembolism. The implementation of SIGN guidelines is the responsibility of NHS Boards.