A north Clare doctor is warning the GP crisis is now deepening.
The Irish Medical Organisation says at least 2,000 new General Practitioners will be needed within the next seven years to meet existing demand.
Lahinch based GP, Dr. Michael Kelleher, who’s a member of the IMO’s GP Committee says, however, that there aren’t enough young doctors qualifying in this country and the situation is worsened by difficulties in retaining graduates.
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Dr. Kelleher says it’s vital that steps are taken to make the GP service a more viable and attractive career pathway for young graduates.
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