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dc.contributor.authorHayes-Ryan, D
dc.contributor.authorMcNamara, K
dc.contributor.authorRussell, N
dc.contributor.authorKenny, L
dc.contributor.authorO’Donoghue, K
dc.date.accessioned2017-08-22T10:48:32Z
dc.date.available2017-08-22T10:48:32Z
dc.date.issued2017-08
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10147/622508
dc.descriptionAntenatal ultrasound, comprising of a dating ultrasound in the late first trimester followed by a fetal anomaly scan, is a recognised and necessary component of good antenatal care. We conducted a telephone survey of all 19 obstetric units to ascertain the status of maternity ultrasound provision in Ireland. Fetal anomaly ultrasound is offered universally to all women in 7/19 (37%) units, selectively to some women in 7/19 (37%) units and not offered at all in the remaining 5/19 (26%) units. Overall ≈ 41,700 (64%) women receive a fetal anomaly ultrasound nationally. Universal first trimester ultrasound, performed in a dedicated ultrasound department by a suitably qualified sonographer, is offered to 47% of women nationally. This study highlights the lack of development in Irish maternity ultrasound services over the last decade. Substantial investment by health care policy makers is urgently needed.en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherIrish Medical Journalen
dc.subjectMATERNITY SERVICESen
dc.subjectULTRASOUNDen
dc.titleMaternity Ultrasound in the Republic of Ireland 2016; A Reviewen
dc.typeArticleen
dc.identifier.journalIrish Medical Journalen


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