Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 569: To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in processing applications for transfer of general medical practitioner under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30662/12]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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If a patient wishes to change doctors, they must complete a Change of Doctor form (available from the HSE's Local Health Office) specifying the name of the new doctor, who must be a GMS contract holder. When an individual submits a change of doctor form and where the information provided is correct, the appropriate changes are made and a new medical card is issued. I have been advised by the HSE's Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) that there is currently no backlog of applications from clients who wish to transfer to another doctor. However, if there is a particular case of concern, the Deputy may contact the PCRS directly (01-8647109 or helen.valentine@hse.ie) and an update will be provided.