General Medical Services Scheme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2004

Tuesday, 15 June 2004

Ceisteanna (382)

David Stanton

Ceist:

435 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children if medical doctors are expected to make house calls to holders of medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17926/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

General practitioners make clinical decisions on whether domiciliary visits are appropriate and warranted based on the symptoms of the patient as presented at the time of the request. The GMS contract provides for surgery and domiciliary visits, where necessary, for medical card patients.