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This paper examines the impact of hierarchy and the two tier system of healthcare in Ireland on the delivery of care. It highlights wait times, delays in providing care, and targets for intervention.
- Read more: Private Practice in Public Hospitals: Should Senior Consultants be Prioritised?
In many countries, consultants employed by public hospitals are allowed to provide private, fee-paying consultations as part of their workload, that is, within the public hospital.[i] This specific form of dual practice enables the patients who can afford to pay for private consultations, either themselves or via some private health insurance, to gain faster access…
