General Medical Services Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 April 2015

Tuesday, 21 April 2015

Ceisteanna (441)

John O'Mahony

Ceist:

441. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health if a medical card holder or a holder of a general practitioner visit card has to pay a general practitioner for having blood taken to diagnose a condition or monitor an ongoing condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15288/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Persons covered by the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme should not be charged for routine phlebotomy services provided by their GP, or the Practice Nurse on behalf of the GP, which are required to either assist in the diagnosis of a patient or to monitor a diagnosed condition.