11/04/2011
Regional Health Service 'Under Scrutiny'
Family doctors from across Northern Ireland have expressed their frustration at the lack of commissioning of health services in Northern Ireland.
Speaking at the annual conference of GPs held yesterday, Londonderry doctor Martin McCloskey said: "GPs want to use their skills and experience to improve the health service in Northern Ireland, yet the Health and Social Care Board has seemingly proved to be incapable of providing services. "
These sentiments were echoed by Dr David Ross from Saintfield Health Centre who expressed his "frustration at the ongoing lack of commissioning plan".
Larne GP Brian Dunn, Chairman of the BMA's GP committee added: "We support commissioning, but decisions need to be taken, such as those that would see money diverted to secondary care into primary care".
Doctors also called for transparency and accountability within the commissioning process for patients’ services.
During the course of the conference many issues were addressed including: Community nursing; Mental health services; Out of hours services: Waiting times; and Alcohol pricing.
(BMcN/BMcC)
Speaking at the annual conference of GPs held yesterday, Londonderry doctor Martin McCloskey said: "GPs want to use their skills and experience to improve the health service in Northern Ireland, yet the Health and Social Care Board has seemingly proved to be incapable of providing services. "
These sentiments were echoed by Dr David Ross from Saintfield Health Centre who expressed his "frustration at the ongoing lack of commissioning plan".
Larne GP Brian Dunn, Chairman of the BMA's GP committee added: "We support commissioning, but decisions need to be taken, such as those that would see money diverted to secondary care into primary care".
Doctors also called for transparency and accountability within the commissioning process for patients’ services.
During the course of the conference many issues were addressed including: Community nursing; Mental health services; Out of hours services: Waiting times; and Alcohol pricing.
(BMcN/BMcC)
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