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Universal Primary Care in Ireland: Cost and Workforce Implications

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  • Sheelah Connolly

    (Economic and Social Research Institute and Trinity College Dublin)

  • Maev-Ann Wren

    (Economic and Social Research Institute, Dublin and Trinity College Dublin)

  • Conor Keegan

    (Economic and Social Research Institute, Dublin and Trinity College Dublin)

  • Abian Garcia Rodriguez

    (Economic and Social Research Institute, Dublin and Trinity College Dublin)

Abstract

Government policy in Ireland has identified the introduction of a universal primary healthcare system as a priority. This study examined the potential expenditure and workforce implications of introducing universal GP and community-based nurse care in 2018. The analysis estimated that providing universal entitlement to GP and community-based nurse services in 2018 would increase total healthcare expenditure by between 1.1 per cent and 1.4 per cent. An estimated additional 521 GPs and 1,500 community-based nurses would be required to meet the additional demand associated with a universal system and to address existing unmet needs.

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  • Sheelah Connolly & Maev-Ann Wren & Conor Keegan & Abian Garcia Rodriguez, 2022. "Universal Primary Care in Ireland: Cost and Workforce Implications," The Economic and Social Review, Economic and Social Studies, vol. 53(4), pages 281-298.
    • Handle: RePEc:eso:journl:v:53:y:2022:i:4:p:281-298
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