Bernard Allen
Question:293 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health if he will allow spirometry under the general medical services contract.
Written Answers. - General Medical Services Contract.
Bernard Allen
Question:294 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health if he will allow audiometry under the general medical services contract.
Bernard Allen
Question:295 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health if he will allow the influenza vaccine to be administered under the new general medical services contract.
Bernard Allen
Question:296 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health if he will allow cholesterol measurements under the general medical services contract.
Bernard Allen
Question:297 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health if he will allow cervical screening under the general medical services contract.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 293 to 297 inclusive, together.
Under section 58 of the Health Act, 1970, health boards are required to make available, without charge, a general practitioner medical and surgical service for persons with full eligibility. This service is provided by general practitioners who hold contracts with the health boards under the general medical services scheme.
The procedures and treatments referred to in the Deputy's questions would be covered by the GMS contract in respect of medical card patients who are considered by their general practitioner to require such services as part of their diagnosis and general treatment.