asked the Minister for Health if he will take steps to allow more doctors to participate in the choice of doctor scheme.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Choice of Doctor Scheme.
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There are 1,125 doctors participating in the scheme at present, giving a ratio of one doctor to 920 eligible persons. It is not apparent, therefore, that there is, in general, a need for more doctors in the scheme. Where there is a need for a doctor in a specific area appropriate action to recruit one is taken, as a matter of course, by the health board concerned.