| Scanner investment makes sense |
| Written by Claire Gallagher | |
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The HSE and the Government are being asked to rethink the sums when it comes to providing health services for the county. Fine Gael Deputy Joe Carey said this week that a proper CT scanner at Ennis General Hospital could be installed for as little as €220,000 from the health services coffers. The HSE is currently spending €130,000 each year transporting patients from Ennis to Limerick for a basic CT scan. “This is a significant cost, but just as significant is a cost of having an ambulance tied up on these journeys, the costs of having beds occupied that would not otherwise need to be occupied if a scanner was on hand, and the additional staff time going into managing the situation as it currently stands,” said Deputy Carey. Registration is required to view this content, registration is FREE |
