Seanad debates

Wednesday, 22 October 2003

National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements.

 

I live in a town that does not have a hospital. I outlined the historical reasons for this in the House on a previous occasion. St. Vincent's Hospital, which treats elderly people in a caring way, is very good. The Midland Health Board provides a range of services, for example, diagnostic services, paediatric services, X-ray services and ambulance services. All of these things were laid out in the report and I am seeking their implementation. It is good we should know that such services will be provided. There will be a one-stop-shop, which will mean that consultants will come much more often. One will be diagnosed much earlier and in a better way before being referred to the appropriate—

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