Colm Keaveney
Ceist:384 Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect an urgent triple bypass. [22962/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 8 May 2012
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Freagraí scríofa
I am determined to address the issues which cause unacceptable delays in patients receiving treatment in our hospitals. In this regard I have established the Special Delivery Unit (SDU), which will work to unblock access to acute services by dramatically improving the flow of patients through the system, and by streamlining waiting lists, including referrals from GPs. The SDU is working closely with its partner agencies — mainly the HSE and the NTPF.
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. Should the patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he/she would be in the best position to take the matter up with the consultant and facility involved.