Reilly: Charge no-show patients for appointments

Health Minister James Reilly wants hospitals to use text messaging to manage out-patient appointments.

“I want all out-patients attendees to be texted at least three days in advance and to text back either ‘Y’ or ‘N’ as to whether they are going to attend or not,” he said.

Dr Reilly said patients would be reminded again by text message on the day of their appointment.