Donnelly to bring forward changes to open disclosure bill

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is expected to bring forward an amendment that will make it mandatory for patients to be informed of their right to patient-requested reviews. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Amendments to a Bill that will introduce mandatory open disclosure in the healthcare system will be brought forward by the Health Minister next week.

Stephen Donnelly and his department officials have been consulting with members of the 221+ cervical cancer campaign group, as well as other patient representatives and interested parties after the original proposals were dismissed as "flawed".