As regards breast cancer services generally, the Mid-Western Health Board formally adopted a report on the development of symptomatic breast disease services for the region on 8 December 2000. The Mid-Western Health Board has agreed to develop its symptomatic service at Limerick Regional Hospital. The breast clinic at Limerick Regional Hospital opened in October 1998. Referral to the clinic allows rapid access to a consultant surgeon, mammography and rapid processing of results. A weekly multi-disciplinary meeting commenced in June 2001 and is attended by all relevant members of the team. Two breast care nurses have been appointed to Limerick Regional Hospital.