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Rotunda Agrees To Stop Private Treatment From Public Consultants

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The hospital's board says it has decided to bring its arrangements into line with Government policy following a dispute with the Department of Health.

The Rotunda Hospital has agreed to stop consultants on public-only contracts from treating private patients.

The hospital's board says it has decided to bring its arrangements into line with Government policy following a dispute with the Department of Health.

The issue emerged after it was revealed some consultants on public-only contracts were continuing to carry out private work.

The board says it could not risk a withdrawal of State funding but believes a compromise should be found to preserve choice in maternity care.

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