FoI Number
2024-723
Subject
Thrombectomy Guidance
Date Received
20/02/2025
Request and Response
  1. 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).
  2. 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)
  3. Any discussions about providing thrombectomy on a 24/7 basis.
  4. 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