Universal Primary Care in Ireland: Cost and Workforce Implications

Authors

  • 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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Published

12-12-2022

How to Cite

Connolly, S., Wren, M.-A., Keegan, C., & Garcia Rodriguez, A. (2022). Universal Primary Care in Ireland: Cost and Workforce Implications. The Economic and Social Review, 53(4, Winter), 281–298. Retrieved from https://diamondirelandpress.ie/index.php/esr/article/view/2222

Issue

Vol. 53 No. 4, Winter (2022)

Section

Policy Section Articles