SCHEDULE 3AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Minor surgery

8.

(1)

A provider whose agreement includes the provision of minor surgery shall comply with the requirements in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).

(2)

The provider shall make available to patients where appropriate–

(a)

curettage;

(b)

cautery; and

(c)

cryocautery of warts, verrucae and other skin lesions.

(3)

The provider shall ensure that its record of any treatment provided under this paragraph includes the consent of the patient to that treatment.