Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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181. To ask the Minister for Health the administrative procedures in place for follow on treatment following surgery at the breast clinic in Beaumont Hospital; if all patients receive written notification of their diagnosis and subsequent appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19818/14]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The HSE advises that patients with a new diagnosis of breast cancer in all breast cancer clinics are informed of their diagnosis and of any necessary follow up treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Beaumont Hospital has confirmed that, in line with other speciality areas, patients attending the breast clinic do not receive written notification of their diagnosis following surgery. However, patients do receive written notification of their subsequent appointments, with the exception of those returning for follow-up care within a very short time frame. Such people are advised verbally.