PQ 259
352 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that many seriously ill persons being cared for at home are rationed to four incontinent pads per day, and even the local public health nurse is not given discretion to increase this allocation where there is a clear need; and if she will issue a directive to the Health Service Executive to bring this practice to an end. [32015/06]
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352 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that many seriously ill persons being cared for at home are rationed to four incontinent pads per day, and even the local public health nurse is not given discretion to increase this allocation where there is a clear need; and if she will issue a directive to the Health Service Executive to bring this practice to an end. [32015/06]
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