Summary minutes of the Independent Review Group on silicone gel breast implants meetings held between December 1998 and April 2004.
The Independent Review Group (IRG) was established in May 1997 in response to concerns expressed by women in relation to silicone gel breast implants. The then Chief Medical Officer (at the request of the Minister of Health, Baroness Jay) set up the IRG with the remit: ‘to review the evidence relating to the possible health risks associated with silicone gel breast implants, to examine the issues relating to pre-operative patient information, and to report to the Chief Medical Officer on its conclusions.’ In fulfilling the remit, the IRG took a fresh look at the existing and emerging scientific evidence for a link between silicone gel breast implants and effects on health. Additionally, the IRG gathered evidence on the quality and quantity of information routinely provided to women about to undergo breast implantation. The IRG:
- reviewed the existing reports and evidence
- identified and considered new evidence
- considered the possible existence of a new, undefined syndrome
- considered the range of risks associated with silicone gel breast implants
- examined whether patient information is satisfactory
- considered how good clinical practice can be assured.
Minutes
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26 Oct 2006 | SIRG minutes - 2 April 2004
Summary of the minutes of the Independent Review Group meeting.
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26 Oct 2006 | SIRG minutes - 22 November 2002
Summary of the minutes of the Independent Review Group meeting.
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25 Oct 2006 | SIRG minutes - 23 May 2002
Summary of the minutes of the Independent Review Group meeting.
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25 Oct 2006 | SIRG minutes - 6 December 2001
Summary of the minutes of the Independent Review Group meeting.
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24 Oct 2006 | SIRG minutes - 14 May 2001
Summary of the minutes of the Independent Review Group meeting.
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24 Oct 2006 | SIRG minutes - 14 December 2000
Summary of the minutes of the Independent Review Group meeting.
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23 Oct 2006 | SIRG minutes - 4 October 2000
Summary of the minutes of the Independent Review Group meeting.
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23 Oct 2006 | SIRG minutes - 9 March 2000
Summary of the minutes of the Independent Review Group meeting.
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23 Oct 2006 | SIRG minutes - 14 October 1999
Summary of the minutes of the Independent Review Group meeting.
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23 Oct 2006 | SIRG minutes - 11 December 1998
Summary of the minutes of the Independent Review Group meeting.
