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Summary: RNIB response to public policies.

A consultation on the NHS Constitution (DoH)

RNIB responded to the Department of Health's consultation on the NHS Constitution. RNIB supported plans to codify patients' rights in a single document but blind and partially sighted people seek greater assurances on their rights to accessible information. On the specific recommendation that local decisions on funding of drugs and treatments need to be made "rationally", RNIB argues this needs clarification and that the right should cover patients' right to consideration of their individual circumstances.

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Content author: campaign@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 20/11/2008 11:13

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