Govt considering changes to controversial GP age limits

The Government is examining the possibility of changing the situation whereby elderly doctors are not allowed to treat medical card holders.

Fri, 30 Jun, 2006 - 09:21

The Government is examining the possibility of changing the situation whereby elderly doctors are not allowed to treat medical card holders.

The move follows the controversy surround Dublin GP Patricia Comer, who was told she could no longer treat medical card holders once she reaches the age of 70 this August.

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