Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018
656. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Health if there is a cap on the number of patients per general practitioner within the general medical services scheme; if so, the cap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54660/17]
View answerUnder the terms of the General Medical Services and GP Visit Card contracts, the number of persons who hold a medical card or GP visit card on a GP's patient panel may not exceed 2,000, except in exceptional circumstances.
Under the terms of the contract for the provision of services to children under six years of age, the aggregate number patients under six and all other patients who hold a medical card or GP visit card on a GP’s patient panel may not exceed 2,200, except in exceptional circumstances.
