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Post-sepsis Syndrome

Tuesday 15 October 2024 · 5 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 5 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Lee Anderson questioned the adequacy of treatment for post-sepsis syndrome and called for advice to be provided to all survivors about potential long-term conditions.
  • Jim Dickson urged the Minister to improve sepsis treatment nationally, using John Snow's case as motivation.
  • Mike Wood suggested establishing a national registry to track sepsis cases for performance measurement and improvement, though the Minister did not commit to official action.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Lee Anderson Reform Ashfield
NHS
Context

The MP raised awareness of the long-term complications faced by sepsis survivors, citing his wife's personal battle with sepsis.

Question

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.

Answer from Andrew Gwynne

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific ask about adequacy of current treatments was not directly addressed.

How: Research Being Funded

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Q2 Lee Anderson Reform Ashfield
NHS
Context

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.

Question

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.

Answer from Andrew Gwynne

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific commitment to advising all patients was not made.

How: Case-By-Case Basis

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Q3 Jim Dickson Lab Dartford
NHS
Context

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.

Question

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.

Answer from Andrew Gwynne

The Minister acknowledged the importance of joined-up care but did not commit specific actions or timeline for improvements.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific plans to improve treatment were not provided.

How: Need Better Care

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Q4 Mike Wood Con Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
NHS
Context

Approximately 48,000 people annually lose their lives to sepsis, but the data is inconsistent. There is a need for better tracking of cases.

Question

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.

Answer from Andrew Gwynne

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific commitment and timeline were omitted.

How: Standards And Framework In Place

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Q5 Sonia Kumar Lab Dudley
NHS
Context

Yesterday was Allied Health Professions Day, raising awareness of 14 professions crucial for patient care.

Question

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.

Answer from Andrew Gwynne

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No specific policy commitment was made.

How: Staff At Heart Of Nhs

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