GPs claim rural practices could be facing closure if crisis is not addressed

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GPs are warning that their practices could mirror Garda Station and Post Office Closures in rural areas.
A delegation of GPs from rural communities throughout the country met with the Fine Gael Health Committee to give its views on the crisis facing general practice in rural Ireland.
The delegation, which included GPs from Donegal highlighted the need for resources in rural general practice, the lack of which they says has plunged the service into a crisis not seen in Ireland since the mid-80s.
Dr Peter Slowan says GP practice closures would put extra pressure on Letterkenny General Hospital……………
 

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