Billy Kelleher
Question:211 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he plans to exclude patients deemed medically unsuitable for surgery from waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28484/12]
View answerWednesday, 13 June 2012
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Hospital waiting lists are the responsibility of the hospitals and their Consultants. It is a matter for the treating Consultant to determine whether individual patients are fit, ready and able for surgery and therefore whether the patient is suitable to be placed on the appropriate waiting list.