Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 July 2012
799 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current support services, both medical and psychological, in place to help sufferers of fibromyalgia; his future plans if any to invest within this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36827/12]
View answer800 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his future plans if any to upgrade the levels of support and information available to general practitioners with reference to treatment of fibromyalgia with particular emphasis on enhanced training in the diagnostic area in order to enable them detect the illness at the earliest possible point within suspected patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36828/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 799 and 800 together.
Fibromyalgia is a distinct condition under the international classification of diseases which is the international standard by which diseases are classified which is accepted by Ireland and is endorsed by the World Health Organisation. There are no plans to change training arrangements or the range of supports available to patients with fibromyalgia. People with fibromyalgia have access to the broad range of primary, community and hospital based services for the diagnosis and treatment of their condition. Individuals may also be entitled to a medical card depending on their circumstances.
