Billy Kelleher
Question:127. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health when the independent review of orthodontic services commissioned by the Health Service Executive in 2012 was published. [44451/14]
View answerWednesday, 19 November 2014
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PA Consulting Group was commissioned by the HSE to undertake a review of Orthodontic Services. The terms of reference were to:
- assess the current delivery system; and
- make recommendations for the future organisation and management.
The review commenced in November 2012 and was completed in late 2013. The key issue highlighted by the review is that the Orthodontic Service should be fully integrated within the Primary Care Service. This will be implemented as part of the establishment by the HSE of the Community Healthcare Organisations.
The following information was provided under Standing Order 40A
The HSE has confirmed that the PA Consulting Orthodontic services review has not been published as yet because its recommendations have to be integrated into the new Community Healthcare Organisation reform agenda. It will be subject to discussion with the relevant primary care dental services, including orthodontists, in this regard.