Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yesterday we had the results of the latest national survey of patients, the national inpatient experience survey, which was carried out in many hospitals. The majority of patients did report positive experiences in hospital; however, several areas needed improvement. Some 450 patients took part in the survey in University Hospital Waterford. Unfortunately, that hospital scored below the national average for care on the ward, discharge or transfer of care, and overall experience. This means that confidence in the health service is once again eroded-----

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