Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 8 November 2018

Public Accounts Committee

Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation

9:00 am

Dr. Colm Henry:

It is an essential tool. What we have learned is that it is important to do it correctly and right from the start. It is important not only that the design is right but that implementation and engaging with clinicians and patients have to be absolutely right too. The design is crucial and it must be right. It must be mapped against best international practice.