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A SHANNON- based doctor has launched a High Court action against the HSE’s arising out of its plans to provide free GP services to children under six years of age. In what is regarded as an important test action, Dr Yvonne Williams wants the introduction of the new scheme postponed until her representative body, the National Association of General Practioners (NAGP), has an opportunity to negotiate the scheme on behalf of its members. It is claimed the proposed scheme, which is due to come into effect in July, to provide free health care to all children under the age of six years will result in changes to Dr William’s General Medical Services (GMS) contract with the HSE. The GMS contract is the agreement between GPs and the HSE for the delivery of primary care services to medical card holders. She claims the changes to her GMS contract are being imposed on her unilaterally. She also says the exclusion of the …
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