Massive Surgery waiting lists, a staff shortage in St Vincents ICU & lack of cover for GPs what will this mean for patients? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Stephen McMahon Co-founder of the  Irish Patients Association,  Dr Illona Duffy, Monaghan based GP and Dr Clive Killgallen Chair of Consultants IMO.

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