NCEPOD Topics
Dear
Linkman:
NCEPOD is requesting interested parties to
submit topics for future studies. A review of previous NCEPOD publications
shows that postoperative deaths following neurosurgical procedures has not been
looked at by them and that there is little in the published literature about
issues affecting neurosurgical services as a whole. I therefore feel that
NASGBI should put forward a proposal that this should form the basis of a
future study.
I am keen that a society backed study should
reflect the wishes of its members as to the sort of questions we would be
looking to answer. I have attached a draft list of some issues that spring to mind
hoping to stimulate feedback and other suggestions from members.
Please could you forward this message to all
members in your hospital and ask them for their comments and ideas. If there is
a topic that is covered by NICE
guidelines or a National Service Framework please let us know; any references would
also be gratefully received.
The closing date for the submission is 30th
September, so could all responses be collated and then submitted to
president@nasgbi.org.uk by 16th September to give me some time to
prepare the application.
If NCEPOD accepts our proposal, as well as
their routine questions, they will use our suggested areas of interest in the
review of the notes. This would seem to be an excellent opportunity to use a
study of postoperative deaths to inform us how well neurosurgical services are
delivered and which areas need to develop further.
Best wishes
Plat Razis
President, NASGBI