12/03/2012
Restrictions On GPs Wishing To Treat Public Patients Lifted
Dr. James Reilly TD, Minister for Health, has announced the commencement of the Health Provision of General Practitioner Services Act 2012.
The Act provides for the elimination of restrictions on General Practitioners wishing to obtain contracts to treat public patients under the General Medical Services Scheme by opening up access to GMS contracts to all fully qualified and vocationally trained GPs. There will be no limits on the number of contractors. Previously, GPs could only obtain GMS contracts in restricted circumstances.
The Minister said: "The elimination of restrictions on GPs, introduced in this Act, is a major step forward in the development of Primary Care, allowing many young, highly qualified and trained GPs, who were previously prevented from obtaining a GMS contract early in their careers, to apply for contracts now.
"I welcome this significant step which will contribute to the commitment in the Programme for Government to strengthen primary care services to deliver universal primary care with removal of cost as a barrier to access for patients."
(GK)
The Act provides for the elimination of restrictions on General Practitioners wishing to obtain contracts to treat public patients under the General Medical Services Scheme by opening up access to GMS contracts to all fully qualified and vocationally trained GPs. There will be no limits on the number of contractors. Previously, GPs could only obtain GMS contracts in restricted circumstances.
The Minister said: "The elimination of restrictions on GPs, introduced in this Act, is a major step forward in the development of Primary Care, allowing many young, highly qualified and trained GPs, who were previously prevented from obtaining a GMS contract early in their careers, to apply for contracts now.
"I welcome this significant step which will contribute to the commitment in the Programme for Government to strengthen primary care services to deliver universal primary care with removal of cost as a barrier to access for patients."
(GK)
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