Written Answers. - Hip Operations Waiting List.Wednesday, 8 July 1992 |
Dáil Éireann Debate
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Mr. Nealon
asked the
Minister for Health
if he will outline (1) the number of people waiting for hip operations in the North-Western Health Board area and (2) the average length of time a person is on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Minister for Health (Dr. O'Connell):
Hip operations in the North-Western Health Board area are provided at Sligo General Hospital and Letterkenny General Hospital.
A new orthopaedic unit opened at Letterkenny General Hospital in April, 1992 which has reduced the waiting time for orthopaedic procedures in the North-Western Health Board area.
Priority is given to urgent cases in [970] scheduling surgery for the operations. I have been informed by the North-Western Health Board that 228 people are awaiting hip operations and that the average length of time a person is on the waiting list is 9 months.
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