Dr. John-Paul Byrne:

It is about resourcing the work environment in total, not just staff, although that is obviously one part of it. ICT systems must also be resourced. The efficiency through which patient information can pass through the system is a huge issue. It is a matter of resourcing the work environments of hospital doctors. We can talk about staffing, which is probably the major issue, but we must also focus on IT infrastructure, physical infrastructure and medical equipment. An holistic and resourced work environment is required to push the system towards quicker throughput and quicker efficiency.