Jerry Buttimer
Ceist:182. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health the policy with regard to hospital consultants seeing private patients at public clinics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9598/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 March 2015
182. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health the policy with regard to hospital consultants seeing private patients at public clinics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9598/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraConsultant Contract 2008 provides that a common waiting list operated by the public hospital will apply to both public and private patients undergoing diagnostic investigations, tests and procedures (including radiology and laboratory procedures) on an out-patient basis in public hospitals (including referrals from General Practitioners).