AQW 17472/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health whether he is considering the establishment of Rapid Diagnostic Centres, similar to those being rolled out as part of the NHS Long Term Plan in England.
Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 16 April 2021
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Priority
- Tabled
- 16 April 2021
- Answer due by
- 26 April 2021
- Answered
- 8 June 202153 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
Rapid Diagnostic Centres have been considered as part of work on the forthcoming Cancer Strategy. There is a high level of clinical support for the development of Rapid Diagnostic Centres as a means of increasing diagnostic capacity. Implementation of Rapid Diagnostic Centres will require additional investment in the staff and infrastructure required to deliver them.