A Clare GP is welcoming proposals that retired doctors might provide medical cover at nursing homes.
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A Clare GP is welcoming proposals that retired doctors might provide medical cover at nursing homes.
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.
