Tom Fleming
Question:223 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a hospital appointment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20798/12]
View answerWednesday, 25 April 2012
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I am determined to address the issues which cause unacceptable delays in patients receiving treatment in our hospitals. In this regard I have established the Special Delivery Unit (SDU), which will work to unblock access to acute services by dramatically improving the flow of patients through the system, and by streamlining waiting lists, including referrals from GPs. The SDU is working closely with its partner agencies — mainly the HSE and the NTPF.
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. Should the patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he/she would be in the best position to take the matter up with the consultant and facility involved.