FoI Number
2022-718
Subject
Haemochromatosis
Date Received
07/02/2023
Request and Response

1. For the period 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022 (or the most recent 12 month period available), the number of patients diagnosed with genetic haemochromatosis under your care.

ZERO

2. For the period 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022 (or the most recent 12 month period available), the average time in days from first referral from primary care to the patient’s first appointment within your trust.

· A copy of your protocol and/or patient pathway applicable to the care of people with genetic haemochromatosis.

NHS Shetland patients with Haemochromatosis are treated by NHS Grampian and their guidelines are followed.

3. The date that your protocol/patient pathway for genetic haemochromatosis was last reviewed or revised.

· A copy of your clinical protocol(s) for therapeutic venesection.

N/A

4. The date that your protocol(s) for therapeutic venesection were last reviewed or revised.

N/A