HSE warned against using non-specialist doctors as consultants
The HSE said 65 non-specialist doctors had been appointed to consultant posts in recent years, but there are concerns the real figure could be higher
Hospitals all over the country are appointing non-specialist doctors to consultant posts, as solicitors warn the practice could have serious medico-legal ramifications.
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