The monitoring and appropriate care of patients receiving anti-coagulation therapy with Warfarin comes within the scope of competence of general practice.
In late 2005, under the chairmanship of the Labour Relations Commission, a comprehensive review of the contractual arrangements for the provision by GPs of primary care services was commenced. The new contractual framework to be devised must ensure the provision of high-quality, person-centred services and for a greater proportion of people's healthcare needs to be met in the primary care setting. The appropriate arrangements in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy will be considered in the course of the review.