Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 November 2023
40. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health for an update on the review underway into matters in Letterkenny University Hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48770/23]
View answerI am aware of the issue relating to the reporting of a number of X Rays, Ultrasound Scans and CT Scans at Letterkenny University Hospital by a Locum Consultant Radiologist during a short period of time in September of this year.
My Department has been advised by Letterkenny University Hospital and the Saolta University Health Care Group that they have commenced a full review of the work undertaken by the doctor during the period in question. The review will be conducted by suitably qualified clinicians using the relevant HSE guidance and will include an examination of all of the radiological images reported on by the Locum Consultant Radiologist. In the event that any issues of patient safety are identified, appropriate remedial actions will be instigated, and full open disclosure will be arranged with patients and/or their families where necessary.
