A Clare GP is welcoming proposals that retired doctors might provide medical cover at nursing homes.
A Clare GP is welcoming proposals that retired doctors might provide medical cover at nursing homes.
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It's part of an attempt to improve care and comfort, and to cut down on red tape associated with call-outs to nursing homes, for under-pressure family doctors.
The Irish College of General Practitioners has set up a new committee to devise what it calls 'achievable' standards in nursing home care, amidst claims that HIQA is imposing unnecessary paper-work.
It's Clare representative Dr Billy O'Connell from Miltown Malbay says getting retired doctors involved could relieve pressure on the system.
