AQW 13244/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the guidance provided to GPs in relation to the (i) diagnosis; and (ii) treatment of Lyme Disease.
Asked by Nuala McAllister MLA on 11 June 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 11 June 2024
- Answer due by
- 26 June 2024
- Answered
- 25 June 202414 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
In June 2018, Public Health colleagues wrote to all GP Practices directing them to the NICE Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of Lyme Disease.
The NICE guidance included information about awareness, diagnosis, management and information for people with Lyme disease, as well requesting medical practitioners to report all confirmed or suspected cases of Lyme disease to the PHA Duty Room.