> Covid adviser to the ICGP, Dr Mary Favier said there needs to be more work done by the Department of Social Protection and the HSE which would allow patients to self-certify online without contacting a GP.
What you gonna do? Have a video chat with a civil servant doing the antigen test so they know it’s positive?
There has to be some sort of accountability
I suppose the money will be some comfort.
If you have symptoms and just order antigens from the HSE you can use it as proof – no need for a GP
Minister Humphreys said her Department has now expanded the range of documentation customers can use to apply for Enhanced Illness Benefit. It will now accept:
1) Confirmation from the HSE that you have ordered an antigen test (system will be in place from Monday)
2) Text message from the HSE that you are a close contact
3) Certification from your GP that you have symptoms of Covid-19 and/or are a probable source of infection.
Stop calling your GP for a test, they’re too busy giving out vaccines at €60 a pop
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> Covid adviser to the ICGP, Dr Mary Favier said there needs to be more work done by the Department of Social Protection and the HSE which would allow patients to self-certify online without contacting a GP.
What you gonna do? Have a video chat with a civil servant doing the antigen test so they know it’s positive?
There has to be some sort of accountability
I suppose the money will be some comfort.
If you have symptoms and just order antigens from the HSE you can use it as proof – no need for a GP
https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1231/1269357-benefit-antigen-test/
Minister Humphreys said her Department has now expanded the range of documentation customers can use to apply for Enhanced Illness Benefit. It will now accept:
1) Confirmation from the HSE that you have ordered an antigen test (system will be in place from Monday)
2) Text message from the HSE that you are a close contact
3) Certification from your GP that you have symptoms of Covid-19 and/or are a probable source of infection.
Stop calling your GP for a test, they’re too busy giving out vaccines at €60 a pop