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Local GP care still suffering significant fallout from HSE cyberattack

Jun 25, 2021 17:16
By Shannonside News
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Local GP care still suffering significant fallout from HSE cyberattack

Blood analysis labs across the country are still struggling to cope with the backlog of samples.

Last month's cyberattack on the HSE's computer system is still having an extreme effect on general practice healthcare according to a Leitrim GP.

Drumshanbo based doctor, Alan Loftus says blood testing and investigation are still facing massive delays as labs struggle to cope with the backlog caused by the attack.

The Leitrim GP is urging people to seek blood tests only in cases of genuine concern.

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Speaking on Let's Talk today, Dr Loftus says they are currently focusing on processing urgent blood samples:

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