It is understood accommodation and flights for those travelling for surgeries will be paid for by State
According to media reports, the HSE is considering sending scoliosis patients abroad for treatment under the National Treatment Purchase Fund. Photograph: iStock
The department said while overseas treatment is not suitable for all children waiting on spinal surgeries, dozens of children and families will be able to avail of this option. It is understood that accommodation and flights for those travelling for surgeries will be organised and paid for by the State.My relationship is just like Princess Diana’s. There are three of us in itrecently visited the US facility along with David Moore, head of the Paediatric Spinal Management Unit in Ireland.
“Following a clinic that was already held in Dublin by surgeons from Great Ormond Street, a number of patients have now been offered treatment abroad in that hospital,” the taskforce said.
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