Vasa Praevia: Screening
2026-06-14 · Department of Health and Social Care · HL947 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the UK National Screening Committee has assessed the ethical implications of requiring randomised controlled trial evidence in relation to screening for vasa praevia.
Answer
The UK National Screening Committee has undertaken several reviews of the evidence on screening for vasa praevia (VP), with the latest in 2023. These have included international evidence. The committee has also undertaken, and published, a modelling exerc...