Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 November 2017
426. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when the review of cardiac care services here, specifically at University Hospital Waterford will be conducted; when the terms of reference for this review will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50430/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraA National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services that focuses on services for adults will commence shortly. Specialist cardiac services cover hospital-based specialist services for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease. This includes the services provided in catheterisation laboratories, both scheduled and unscheduled. The intention of the National Review is to set out minimum service requirements, relating to staffing, activity, performance, and other relevant measures, based on evidence where available, and/or conform to international best practice and standards. In examining the scope of this review, it has been determined that the most appropriate and effective approach, in order to ensure the best possible clinical outcomes, is to consider all adult cardiac service needs and their optimal service configuration as a whole. This comprehensive National Review of all specialist cardiac services will clearly include data from existing service provision including data related to University Hospital Waterford.
