1091. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if guidance exists regarding the provision of written discharge information to patients following hospital treatment or surgery; whether all patients are entitled to receive written discharge notes setting out their follow-up care, medication requirements and wound care instructions; and if she will outline the measures being taken to ensure that patients, particularly those recovering from anaesthetic effects and those attending hospital without a family member or support person, receive clear written discharge information prior to leaving hospital. [74049/26]

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1091. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if guidance exists regarding the provision of written discharge information to patients following hospital treatment or surgery; whether all patients are entitled to receive written discharge notes setting out their follow-up care, medication requirements and wound care instructions; and if she will outline the measures being taken to ensure that patients, particularly those recovering from anaesthetic effects and those attending hospital without a family member or support person, receive clear written discharge information prior to leaving hospital. [74049/26]

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1. 20 October 2026

   Healthcare Policy

   1091. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if guidance exists regarding the provision of written discharge information to patients following hospital treatment or surgery; whether all patients are entitled to receive written discharge notes setting out their follow-up care, medication requirements and wound care instructions; and if she will outline the measures being taken to ensure that patients, particularly those recovering from anaesthetic effects and those attending hospital without a family member or support person, receive clear written discharge information prior to leaving hospital. [74049/26]

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