Consultants vow ‘to walk off the job’ if sued

HOSPITAL consultants have warned they will “walk off the job” if any member is sued over the failure to resolve a row over who is liable for claims of past medical negligence.

Consultants vow ‘to walk off the job’ if sued

The threat was issued at the consultants’ weekend AGM, increasing the pressure on the Government to swiftly resolve a dispute which has left 11 consultants uninsured against claims of past negligence.

President of the Irish Hospital Consultants’ Association (IHCA) Dr Josh Keaveny said the “nuclear option” - emergency services only at all hospitals - had been discussed following the departure of Health Minister Mary Harney.

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