asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the term consultant in the context of the hospital consultant service.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Consultant Definition.
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The term consultant is not defined by statute. However, it is generally accepted that a consultant, in the context of the hospital service, is a doctor who has completed training in a speciality and who, by reason of his training and qualifications, undertakes full responsibility for the clinical care of patients in the hospital, without supervision in professional matters by any other person.