Free GP care for under-sixes will put patients at risk, says doctors’ group

The chief executive of a body representing general practitioners has claimed it is “immoral” that medical cards are being taken away from the most vulnerable and given to children who do not need them.

Chris Goodey, CEO of the National Association of General Practitioners made the comments ahead of the latest and largest of its “Town Hall” events held around the country to discuss the future of general practice here.

An estimated 500 GPs gathered in a Dublin hotel last night to discuss issues including free GP care for under-sixes and the Government’s proposals for universal health insurance.