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NHS Constitution: a consultation on new patient rights


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Should a right in respect of waiting times be established and included in a revised NHS Constitution?Yes No I don't know


If so, should the right include:
   - the current standard for treatment within 18 weeks?Yes No I don't know

   - the current standard for urgent referrals of suspected cancer to be seen by a specialist within two weeks? Yes No I don't know

Any further comments on the proposed waiting times rights



Should GPs provide specified information to patients on their rights around a 2 week referral? Yes No I don't know

Any further information or comments on the information GPs should provide



Do you agree that a right to a NHS Health Check every five years for those aged 40-74 should be established, with effect from April 2012, and be included in a revised NHS Constitution? Yes No I don't know



Any further comments on the proposed right to a NHS Health Check



Do you agree we should explore potential future rights for patients and the public in the areas set out in chapter 3?


   - Evening and weekend GP access Yes No I don't know

   - NHS DentistryYes No I don't know

   - Personal health budgetsYes No I don't know

   - Choosing to die at homeYes No I don't know

   - Waiting times for cancer diagnostics Yes No I don't know

Any further comments on the proposed areas to explore in relation to future rights



Do you agree the role of the Constitution champion should be determined locally by PCTs?Yes No I don't know


Do you think there are any particularly important aspects of the role?



Are you replying as an individual or on behalf of an organisation?Individual Organisation

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Any further information or comments which you feel are relevant to the consultation?



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