Dáil debates
Friday, 23 February 2007
Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage
11:00 am
Liam Twomey (Wexford, Fine Gael)
The scheme in operation is the simplest in the world because it only applies to general practitioners. It is relatively easy to competence-assure them. How will one competence-assure neurosurgeons, cardiothorastic surgeons, haematologists, pathologists and orthopaedic surgeons? How can I be assured the Minister is protecting patients? She should set up a patient safety authority, as Fine Gael and the Labour Party have recommended.
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