- FoI Number
- 2024-723
- Subject
- Thrombectomy Guidance
- Date Received
- 20/02/2025
- Request and Response
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- Copies of any internal guidelines provided to medical staff on what they should tell families of patients who suffered a stroke and are waiting for a thrombectomy when the service is unavailable (e.g., during nights and weekends).
- Any discussions about internal staff guidelines on what medical staff should tell families of patients waiting for a thrombectomy when the service is unavailable (e.g., nights and weekends)
- Any discussions about providing thrombectomy on a 24/7 basis.
- Any discussions about purchasing technology that would allow thrombectomy to be provided 24/7.
Please include any written policies, instructions, or staff guidance documents related to this issue.
NHS Shetland do not provide this service