Minister asks HSE to carry out audit of children’s orthopaedic careBy Cillian Sherlock, PAThe HSE has been asked to carry out an audit of children’s orthopaedic care, according to the Minister for Health. Mr Donnelly said the State had failed “far too many” children in need of orthopaedic care. The Government tabled a countermotion which, while recognising delays for spinal surgery remain too long, said the Government is committed to improving waiting times. It also said the minister intends to convene a taskforce on the issue and a dedicated paediatric spinal surgery management unit had been established at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI). Mr Donnelly told the Dáil: “What is happening is inhumane.”He said he had committed €19 million specifically for children’s orthopaedic care with a heavy focus on spinal care in 2022.

Source: Irish Independent February 21, 2024 11:06 UTC