Post-sepsis Syndrome 2024-10-15
2024-10-15
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Questions & Answers
Q1
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The MP raised awareness of the long-term complications faced by sepsis survivors, citing his wife's personal battle with sepsis.
What assessment has been made of the adequacy of treatment for post-sepsis syndrome? He highlighted his wife's experience and the devastating impact on patients after discharge from hospital.
Through the National Institute for Health and Care Research, the Department is funding research to improve outcomes for sepsis survivors. This includes efforts to address long-term complications.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific ask about adequacy of current treatments was not directly addressed.
Research Being Funded
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Q2
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Abbi Hickson from Ashfield lost both her hands and lower legs to sepsis, suffering from post-sepsis complications. The hospital did not advise her about this condition.
Does the Minister agree that every single sepsis patient and survivor should be advised about potential long-term conditions like post-sepsis syndrome? He emphasized the lack of advice received by Abbi Hickson and called for clear guidance to all survivors.
The Minister agrees that care should be tailored to individual needs, but did not commit to a specific policy or action regarding advice for every patient.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific commitment to advising all patients was not made.
Case-By-Case Basis
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Q3
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John Snow from Dartford experienced a quadruple amputation due to sepsis and received community support. The month was dedicated to raising awareness of the condition.
Will the Minister use John Snow's case as a spur to improve treatment for sepsis more generally across the country? He highlighted John Snow's experience and the Dartford community's support, urging improvement in national care standards.
The Minister acknowledged the importance of joined-up care but did not commit specific actions or timeline for improvements.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific plans to improve treatment were not provided.
Need Better Care
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Q4
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Approximately 48,000 people annually lose their lives to sepsis, but the data is inconsistent. There is a need for better tracking of cases.
Will the Minister look at establishing a national registry to track sepsis cases, so that performance can be measured, published and improved? He pointed out the lack of consistent data on sepsis fatalities and highlighted the need for measurement and improvement in care delivery.
The Minister indicated that NHS will be able to do what is suggested, but did not commit to an official establishment of the registry or timeline for action.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific commitment and timeline were omitted.
Standards And Framework In Place
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Q5
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Yesterday was Allied Health Professions Day, raising awareness of 14 professions crucial for patient care.
Does the Minister agree that all hard work of those professionals is really important for patient care? She highlighted the significance of allied health professions in delivering quality healthcare within tight constraints.
The Minister agrees that staff are crucial and necessary to deliver good-quality care, but did not provide specifics or new initiatives beyond acknowledging their role.
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Assessment & feedback
No specific policy commitment was made.
Staff At Heart Of Nhs
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