Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 2 October 2019

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues: Discussion

Dr. Colm Henry:

I can respond to Deputy Kelly on that.

There will be a review of safety and the quality of the service led by an independent chairperson. There was a case involving a delayed diagnosis of endometrial cancer, following which improvements were made, including having a dedicated clinic to deal with post-menopausal bleeding and a nurse to track referrals, assessments and investigations to make sure there would be no further delays. However, in view of concerns, the hospital group is reviewing delays in the diagnosis of endometrial cancer or the assessment of post-menopausal bleeding. There will be a review by the hospital group led by an independent external chairperson.

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