Healthcare Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 February 2024

Thursday, 1 February 2024

Ceisteanna (365)

Paul Murphy

Ceist:

365. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 190 of 6 December 2023, if he is aware as outlined in a recent article (details supplied) that EU telehealth services are not in contravention of medical council guidelines; and what steps will be taken to ensure that GPs that the National Gender Service have previously contacted will have the correct information. [4710/24]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

Telehealth services are an emerging feature of the health landscape offering a number of benefits and efficiencies. However, as with all clinical services, appropriate clinical oversight and governance needs to be in place to protect the patient at all times.

Question No. 366 answered with Question No. 362.

Question No. 367 answered with Question No. 362.

Question No. 368 answered with Question No. 362.

Question No. 369 answered with Question No. 362.