LRC to host talks on doctor-only medical cards
19/09/2005 - 07:37:18The Labour Relations Commission is reportedly due to host fresh talks this week aimed at paving the way for the introduction of doctor-only medical cards.
The Government is planning to grant such cards to 200,000 people on low incomes, but their introduction has so far been delayed due to a dispute with the Irish Medical Organisation.
The dispute centres on the fee that GPs will receive when a person with a doctor-only medical cards turns 70 and becomes entitled to a full medical card.
