Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2020
427. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if, in cases in which patients are referred by medical professionals for private scans or treatments, they will be notified that they have been referred to a private service (details supplied). [11890/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe HSE operates direct access to diagnostics for GP’s. In the case of public services, the HSE pay those fees and no costs arise for either the patient or the GP.
As a matter of good practice and effective communication between GP and patients, I would expect that a GP would discuss the public and private treatment options available to the patient and would inform the patient if they are being referred to a private service and that there will be a cost involved.
