Irish patients may be forced to travel to Germany, France or Belgium for care THIERRY DOSOGNE/GETTY IMAGESIrish patients are facing potential disruption and withdrawal of healthcare services because of the impact of Brexit. The Times understands that there are serious concerns within the HSE about the possible undermining of European laws which allow Irish people to access services in NHS hospitals. The Cross Border Healthcare Directive and the Treatment Abroad Scheme both allow HSE patients to travel to access healthcare in EU or European Economic Area member states. The Treatment Abroad Scheme is for access to specialised services not available in Ireland. During the past five years, more than 90 per cent of the claims…

Source: The Times November 17, 2016 00:04 UTC