Second Emergency Department considered for Mid-West

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The Health Minister is launching a review into urgent and emergency care capacity in the Mid-West region.

ongoing pressures at the emergency department at University Hospital Limerick Announcing this review, the Department of Health said the closure of smaller emergency departments in the midwest region 15 years ago was based on clinical evidence at the time.

The Department of Health noted some reforms are underway at UHL but significant changes are still needed in terms of how the facility is run. Terms of reference for the review will be published following the release of the findings of an inquiry into the death ofMain image: University Hospital Limerick. Image: PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

 

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