Hospital Services

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Ceisteanna (600)

Catherine Connolly

Ceist:

600. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the details of any analysis carried out or commissioned by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department into the number of hospital-based diabetes clinics in Ireland that currently meet the recommended staffing levels of multidisciplinary diabetes team members, including consultant endocrinologists, advanced nurse practitioners, diabetes nurse specialists, dietitians, psychologists; the steps being taken to ensure that recommended multidisciplinary diabetes staffing levels are met in all paediatric and adult diabetes clinics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17482/24]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

Diabetes is a complex condition that can require management across the entire spectrum of healthcare delivery, including self-management support as well as care delivered through general practice, community specialist care and hospital inpatient specialist care.

Officials in my Department are engaging with the HSE Diabetes clinical team in consideration of the future development of diabetes related services. As part of this work, the HSE are conducting an examination of diabetes staffing levels across the country. As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Question No. 601 answered with Question No. 599.