We need proper leadership from Andrew Lansley over the breast implant scandal

04 Jan 2012
Diane Abbott MP, Labour’s Shadow Public Health Minister, calls for urgent protocol with the industry to help those British women affected by the breast implant scare:

"I am pleased to see the Health Secretary taking a stronger line today to support women potentially affected. But he must not focus extensively on the rupture rate, but also on the potentially dangerous contents of these implants given what we have heard from France on fuel additives.

"Andrew Lansley is yet to agree an urgent protocol with the industry and I urge him to do so. He has a duty to ensure that all medical records will be provided on request without delay and without charge. Secondly, where there is evidence of a rupture, private providers must arrange for urgent removal at no expense to the individual and with any costs to the NHS reimbursed. Thirdly, that all women given PIP implants must be offered an urgent, free consultation with a doctor once the results of the urgent review are known to discuss options.”

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