Framework Document

The document Management of possible exposure to CJD through medical procedures (also known as the Framework Document), describes the processes and rationale behind the CJD Incidents Panel's advice to health professionals. The latest version and Annexes, currently under revision, are available for download (below). Please note that some Panel advice has changed since August 2005. For further information, please see the Public Summaries of Panel meetings or contact the Panel Secretariat. 

Framework Document August 2005 (PDF, 381 KB) minor amendments Jan, April & May 2011

Annex 1 - August 2005 (PDF, 33 KB)


Annex 2 - August 2005 (PDF, 10 KB)


Glossary - 15.03.04 (PDF, 61 KB)

Consultation on Framework Documents

The initial development of the Framework Document involved a consultation process (see below)

Report on written consultation (PDF, 74 KB)


Annex 1 - tables (PDF, 53 KB)


Annex 2 - key responses (PDF, 260 KB)


Annex 3 - organisation type (PDF, 68 KB)

Management of possible exposure to CJD through medical procedures. A consultation paper. October 2001 [PDF file on external website]

Last reviewed: 13 June 2011