Written answers
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Department of Health
Hospital Charges
Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether it is fair that patients who receive stitches in accident and emergency and who have paid their €100 have to pay a further fee to their GP to have them removed; his views on whether this should be regarded as the completion of the service started in the accident and emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39126/12]
James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The A&E charge which is currently €100, is provided for by the Health (Out-Patient Charges) Regulations 1994 (as amended). The charge applies for the first visit of any episode of care at a designated accident and emergency or casualty department. The €100 A&E charge does not cover services provided by a GP. Where an individual qualifies for a medical card, GP services are provided without charge.
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