Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 271: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she proposes to review the ongoing pharmacological training received by doctors in view of two separate studies which found that older patients were receiving inappropriate medications. [11476/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I am aware of the studies referred to by the Deputy and I note the concerns expressed. I view safe prescribing by doctors and the avoidance of inappropriate medication of patients as an extremely important matter and accordingly I have asked the Chief Medical Officer in my Department to bring these concerns to the attention of the relevant undergraduate and postgraduate training bodies.