Dr. Denis O'Driscoll:

It would be a definitive primary care strategy towards a multidisciplinary team network between pharmacists, GPs and other disciplines who will be needed for the whole psycho-social model of support. That is probably one of the big gaps - the psycho-social model of support for individuals. Deputy Ward stated already that people are discharged without that kind of support level. It is really important that support is there.

On the whole strategy around it, the national drugs strategy is due for review. That whole piece in the national drugs strategy needs to incorporate how we interplay together as professionals, and how we involve the patient and his or her families in his or her care. It is ultimately important because in my experience patients do best when they have that leadership and empowerment to look after themselves in their own treatment progression, whatever that looks like for them, not what I think is best for them.