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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 15 Nov 1989

Vol. 393 No. 2

Written Answers. - Medical Negligence Claims.

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asked the Minister for Health if he has any plans to introduce legislation to enable medical negligence claimants to have pre-trial discovery of their medical records and notes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

I am not aware of any difficulty in the existing procedures relating to discovery of documents including medical records. The rules of court entitle any person taking an action to apply for an order of discovery. The question of the need for further legislation in this regard is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Justice.

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