“The diagnostics industry is very pleased with the Prime Minister’s announcement today on screening and diagnostic tests. We have been saying for a long time that a focus on preventative testing would both improve outcomes for patients and save the NHS money.
We are particularly pleased with the emphasis on testing being made available in settings close to people – such as pharmacies or doctors surgeries. This is one of the main benefits of modern diagnostic tests and the ability to get accurate results quickly will clearly help with the speedy diagnosis of serious illnesses. We look forward to working with the Department of Health and the NHS to ensure that the most modern and up-to-date tests are rolled out across the country as soon as possible.”
BIVDA
7th January 2008 |