Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 January 2018
198. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the person or body that researched and composed the report by her Department, chronic fatigue syndrome version 5; the costs involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3752/18]
View answerFifteen clinical protocols for use by Medical Assessors (MAs) of the Medical Review and Assessment Service (MRAS) were developed as part of the Medical Review and Case Management (MRCM) Project, 2010. This was part of the requirement to redefine the clinical work processes of the MAs and develop medical protocols taking into account evidence-based best practice in order to increase the consistency in conducting assessments.
The protocol, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Version 5. was produced by Atos Healthcare in association with BearingPoint Management and Technology Consultants, and the Department of Social and Family Affairs. The protocol was externally reviewed by Professor Sir Mansel Aylward.
The overall cost was €285,496.
