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Health service audit no cause for concern - minister

by isleofman.com 19th June 2013

The health minister is assuring the Manx public it can have full confidence in the Island’s health service.

A call in Tynwald from MHK Kate Beecroft for an independent external audit to be carried out at Noble's Hospital led to a three hour debate at this month's sitting (18 June).

Over the past month the south Douglas member has pursued concerns over clinical standards raised by members of the public and health staff.

In October 2010 a group of consultants wrote to the medical director at Noble's expressing dissatisfaction with some aspects of hospital management in relation to the care of seriously ill patients.

On Tuesday night Tynwald voted to establish a wider independent audit of the health service.

Minister David Anderson insists locals should not be alarmed - and he has full confidence in the service provided:

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Wednesday 19th, June 2013 10:11pm.

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