Councillor welcomes dermatology upgrade report

Date: 
Sunday, December 20, 2009

By: 
Aisling Hurley

COUNCILLOR Michael O'Brien has welcomed the report on the need to upgrade dermatology services in the South East, which supports his contention that the people he represents are not getting their fair share of HSE resources.
He was responding to the ‘Report on Dermatology Services, Hospital Group South East’ which was drawn up at his request by the HSE Forum. Dermatology is the medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of skin disease and skin cancers. Studies highlight the importance of increasing access to Dermatologists, particularly for older patients who have a higher rate of