Pat Deering
Ceist:145. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be seen by an ophthalmologist. [3588/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraHospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (145)
Freagraí scríofa
Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual.
The scheduling of appointments for patients is a matter for the hospital to which the patient has been referred. Should a patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he or she should take the matter up with the consultant and the hospital involved. In relation to the specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Hospital Investigations
Ceisteanna (146)
Carol Nolan
Ceist:146. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has still not received the results of their scan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3593/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Hospital Procedures
Ceisteanna (147)
Carol Nolan
Ceist:147. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be allowed transfer to another hospital to have an urgent operation carried out for which they have been waiting two years; if the person can undergo the operation sooner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3594/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual.
The scheduling of appointments for patients is a matter for the hospital to which the patient has been referred. Should a patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he or she should take the matter up with the consultant and the hospital involved. The patient may wish to discuss the option of referral to another hospital with their general practitioner. In relation to the specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Hospital Charges
Ceisteanna (148, 149)
Jack Chambers
Ceist:148. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the amount of money the HSE has received for the past three years through the use of public hospital beds for persons with private health insurance under the Health (Amendment) Act 2013, by month, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3602/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraJack Chambers
Ceist:149. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that hold private health insurance and that received a bed in a public hospital for each month for the past three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3603/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 148 and 149 together.
Under the Health (Amendment) Act 2013, patients who opt for private treatment in a public hospital are charged according to the service provided, whether that be treatment on a day basis or overnight and whether the stay is in a single or multiple occupancy room.
In relation to the particular queries raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (150)
Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:150. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3606/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual.
The scheduling of appointments for patients is a matter for the hospital to which the patient has been referred. Should a patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he or she should take the matter up with the consultant and the hospital involved. In relation to the specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Narcolepsy Issues
Ceisteanna (151)
Brendan Smith
Ceist:151. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a national narcolepsy and related disorder unit in St James's Hospital which will deliver continued and lifelong treatment for sufferers of narcolepsy and afford a seamless transition between child and adult services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3614/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
My Department, the HSE and the Department of Education and Skills continue to work together to provide a wide range of services and supports for those affected by narcolepsy following the administration of pandemic influenza vaccine.
The HSE’s Advocacy Unit acts as liaison with service and support providers and other Government Departments to facilitate access to required services. It is in regular contact with individuals affected and regularly meets with representatives of the SOUND (sufferers of unique narcolepsy disorder). Regional co-ordinators have been appointed to assist individuals by providing advice, information and access to local services.
The ex-gratia health supports include clinical care pathways to ensure access to diagnosis and treatment, multi-disciplinary assessments led by clinical experts, counselling services for both the individuals and their families, discretionary medical cards for those who have been diagnosed have been provided to allow unlimited access to GP care and any prescribed medication, ex-gratia reimbursement of vouched expenses incurred in the process of diagnosis and treatment, including travel expenses for attending medical appointments; physiotherapy, occupational therapy assessments, dental assessments and dietary services all on a needs basis.
Work is under way on the proposed Centre of Excellence for Narcolepsy based in St James's Hospital which will cater for all people diagnosed with narcolepsy, including those diagnosed with narcolepsy after receiving pandemic influenza vaccine.
Hospitals Data
Ceisteanna (152)
Brendan Smith
Ceist:152. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of dialysis patients in County Cavan; the number of patients in County Cavan accessing home haemodialysis as outpatients; the number of patients receiving in centre haemodialysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3615/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
In response to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Dental Services Provision
Ceisteanna (153)
Brendan Smith
Ceist:153. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of schoolchildren under 16 years of age that have been assessed and the number that have had treatment carried out by a dentist under the public dental service for the past five years in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Longford and Leitrim, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3616/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
Dental Services Provision
Ceisteanna (154)
Brendan Smith
Ceist:154. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of schoolchildren under 16 years of age that have been assessed and the number that have had treatment carried out by a dentist under the public dental service for the past five years in counties Kerry and Cork, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3617/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.