Number of maternity posts ‘must double’

A MAJOR report outlining a blueprint for reform of maternity services warns that the number of consultant obstetricians and gynaecologists must double by 2016 to improve patient safety.

Thu, 08 Feb, 2007 - 00:00

Catherine Shanahan

The Future of Maternity and Gynaecology Services in Ireland 2006-2016 report found:

At least 200 full-time consultant obstetrician gynaecologists will be required in 10 years’ time. Currently there are 104.

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Courts Place: Ireland Place: Dublin Place: Greater Dublin Person: Maureen Harding Clark Person: Dr Person: Michael Neary Organisation: Future of Maternity and Gynaecology Services Organisation: Mount Carmel private maternity hospital Organisation: University College Hospital Galway Organisation: Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Organisation: Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Organisation: Department of Health Organisation: Department of Health/HSE

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