National Health Screening - evidence hearing

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This session will focus on how effectively the risks and benefits of screening are communicated to the public, first from the perspective of patient advocacy groups, followed by representatives from science media and the medical profession.

Witnesses

Wednesday 11 June 2014, Thatcher Room, Portcullis House

At 9.15 am

• Robert Meadowcroft, Chief Executive, Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
• Professor Michael Baum, Professor Emeritus of Surgery, University College, London, representing Advocates for Honesty and Transparency in Breast Screening
• Steve Hannigan, Executive Director, Children living with inherited metabolic diseases (Climb)

At 10.15 am

• Síle Lane, Director of Campaigns, Sense About Science
• Dr Margaret McCartney
• Dr John Middleton, Vice President for Health Policy, UK Faculty of Public Health

Further information

The session is open to the public on a first come, first served basis. Portcullis House is the building directly above Westminster Station, entrance to which is via Victoria Embankment.  There is no system for the prior reservation of seats in Committee Rooms.  It is advisable to allow about 30 minutes to pass through security checks.  Committee rooms and the timing of meetings are subject to change.

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