Written Answers - General Medical Services Scheme Thursday, 30 June 2011

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  48.  Deputy Timmy Dooley      asked the Minister for Health      the person he will be charging with making the final decision on the negotiation of the new general medical services contract. [17892/11]

  54.  Deputy Willie O’Dea      asked the Minister for Health      the person who will be assigned responsibility for carrying out negotiations with general practitioners on the new general medical services contract. [17888/11]

Minister for Health (Deputy James Reilly):    I propose to take Questions Nos. 48 and 54 together.

The Programme for Government provides for the introduction of a new contract with General Practitioners (GPs) with an increased emphasis on the management of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. I would envisage that the new contract will also focus on prevention and will include a requirement for GPs to provide care as part of integrated multidisciplinary Primary Care Teams.

The preparation of a revised contract will be advanced by officials of the Department of Health and the Health Service Executive. There will be a full consultation process with relevant stakeholders. I will oversee the work of the officials, in consultation with my colleague, the Minister for Health.

Questions Nos. 49 and 50 answered with Question No. 9.

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