Sir, – In light of the continued religious interference in tax payer-funded hospitals let’s not forget another “clinically indicated” procedure promoted by the “ethos” of religious-run hospitals – symphysiotomy.
No apology has ever been proffered for this gross abuse of women, and it beggars belief that religious bodies be permitted any influence whatsoever over the care of patients in light of their vile and scandalous record. – Is mise,
DYLAN TIGHE,
Dublin 4.
A chara, – Dr Peter Boylan, a media-prominent obstetrician, is now calling for a “compromise” on the issue of the transfer of the National Maternity Hospital.
Since his own statements on the issue seem to be the main source of the controversy, this is rich indeed.
To an outside observer, it looks as if the mastership model of governance of the maternity hospitals is outmoded, engenders arrogance and conservatism and could do with the breath of fresh air that a large general hospital will provide.
– Yours, etc,
Dr THERESE BOYLE
North Circular Road,
Dublin 7.