Request
I am currently conducting a research project in regards to the treatment and management of the eye condition known as Uveitis specifically Posterior Uveitis. Could you please answer the questions below in regards to your organisation and region.
Prevalence and Incidence Rates of Uveitis.
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What is the prevalence of overall Uveitis in your region per 1000 population?
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What is the prevalence of Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis per 1000 population?
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Do you have actual patient numbers that are affected with this condition?
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What is the number of incidences of uveitis in your region per 1000 population?
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What is the number of incidences of Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis per 1000 population?
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Do you have actual patient numbers that are affected with this condition?
The Management and Treatment of Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis
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What are the current medical treatments available to patients with Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis (locally administered versus systemic)?
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What surgical interventions are in place for treating Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis?
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What procedures are in place to treat patients with Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis?
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How are patients diagnosed with Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis? (e.g. slit lamp, x-rays, blood test etc.)
What are the procedures in place?
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What healthcare specialists are involved in the treatment and management of patients with Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis?
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If patients with Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis have complications how are these managed?
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How are services for the treatment and management of Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis commissioned?
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Who has responsibility for commissioning these services?
Costs of Treating Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis
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What funding exists for the direct treatment and management of patients with Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis?
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What is your overall spend on:-
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Drugs and administration for the treatment and management of patients with Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis?
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Diagnostics and procedures in the identification, treatment and management of patients with Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis?
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Workforce related to the treatment and management of patients with Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis?
- Complications incurred by patients with Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis?
Our Response
I refer to your email requesting information in respect of the treatment and management of Uveitis.
I can confirm in accordance with S.1 (1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) that we do not hold the information that you have requested.
It should be the case that constituent NHS organisations will hold the information that you require. The link to our website below will enable you to contact the relevant organisations in relation to your query:
http://www.eastmidlands.nhs.uk/the-local-nhs/nhs-organisations/
I hope that this information is of use. If you are dissatisfied with the way in which we have dealt with your request you can ask us to review our decision by writing to:-
Mr Moosa Patel
Director of Corporate Affairs
NHS East Midlands
Octavia House
Interchange Business Park
Bostock's Lane
Sandiacre
Nottingham
NG10 5QG
If at the conclusion of any review you remain dissatisfied you may complain to the Information Commissioner who can be contacted at:-
The Office of the Information Commissioner
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