asked the Minister for Health if he has issued guidelines or made regulations to assist health boards to define the appliances, prescribed by doctors, that are excluded under section 59 of the Health Act, 1970.
Written Answers. - Health Act, 1970.
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Appliances have not been defined by regulations nor are guidelines issued. Because of the wide range of appliances the interpretation is a matter for health boards, taking account of the circumstances in individual cases.