Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 May 2018
319. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if the scan delay issue raised by a person (details supplied) has not resulted in missed diagnosis or in delayed treatment that has adversely affected an existing diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22014/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy may wish to be aware that cases of misdiagnosis/failure to diagnose at University Hospital Kerry Radiology Department were notified to the Department by the HSE in September 2017. A lookback review commenced at that time, followed by a Quality Assurance process, which is now complete. I have been advised that all patients have been supported. I hope that the publication of the final Report, which is due shortly, will inform both the patients and the healthcare system on the lessons for improving radiology services so that future users will experience better, safer care.
In regard to the issues now being raised by the Deputy, which are separate to those outlined above, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
