2 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the threat by general practitioners to withdraw from the medical card scheme as negotiated with her Department; if her attention has further been drawn to the widespread concern expressed by eligible patients if this threat materialises; if she will initiate immediate discussions with the Irish Medical Organisation to ensure that (1) patient care will not be at risk and (2) that the problems identified by the general practitioners can be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

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2 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the threat by general practitioners to withdraw from the medical card scheme as negotiated with her Department; if her attention has further been drawn to the widespread concern expressed by eligible patients if this threat materialises; if she will initiate immediate discussions with the Irish Medical Organisation to ensure that (1) patient care will not be at risk and (2) that the problems identified by the general practitioners can be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

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1. 28 November 1991

   Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Medical Card Scheme.

   2 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the threat by general practitioners to withdraw from the medical card scheme as negotiated with her Department; if her attention has further been drawn to the widespread concern expressed by eligible patients if this threat materialises; if she will initiate immediate discussions with the Irish Medical Organisation to ensure that (1) patient care will not be at risk and (2) that the problems identified by the general practitioners can be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

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