CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVENTING VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM

Early day motion 1307, tabled 19 April 2007 by John Smith (Labour). Signed by 67 members.

That this House welcomes the guidance of the Chief Medical Officer on the prevention of venous thromboembolism in all hospital patients; recognises this as a positive step forward for patients and the NHS; and understands that if implemented properly in hospitals it will help to save over 25,000 preventable deaths a year.

Signatures by party: Labour 45, Liberal Democrat 9, Conservative 5, DUP 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Respect 1.