Paul McGrath
Question:240 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children to detail the new medical specialities which he intends to provide in the Midland Health Board area; and the timeframe for the provision of these services. [15374/00]
Written Answers. - Hospital Services.
It is the policy of the Midland Health Board to develop new specialties in line with the recommendations of the health strategy and to meet the needs of the population it serves in a comprehensive and appropriate manner. The planning of any new specialty must have regard to the size of the population base and the long-term viability of a quality service. The following are the specialties planned, the programme under which they are planned and the timeframe within which it is hoped to provide the particular specialty:
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Specialty |
Approximate time frame |
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Haematology (National Cancer Strategy) |
July 2000 |
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Medical Oncology (Cancer Strategy) |
September 2000 |
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Haemodialysis (Capital project Tullamore) |
On completion of capital project |
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A & E consultant (Board's service planning) |
Proposals to be included in 2001 service plan following completion of a review by the Board |
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Immunology (Board's service planning) |
Being discussed |
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Microbiology |
Proposed under Pathology services report |
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Dermatology (Joint appointment with St James's Hospital) |
2001 |
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Psychiatry of later life (Board's service planning) |
2000 |
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Consultant in Geriatric Medicine (Board's service planning) |
2001 |
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Rheumatology (Board's service planning) |
Part time service being established |
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Cardiology (Cardiovascular Strategy) |
2001 |
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Endocrinology (Cardiovascular Strategy) |
2001 |
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Ophthalmic Surgery (joint appointment with Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital and Longford/Westmeath General Hospital) |
2001 |
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Breast Cancer (surgeon with special interest) |
Proposals submitted to Comhairle na nOspideal |
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Vascular Service |
MHB part of supra regional service |