It’s feared there could be widespread procedure cancellations in the MidWest as a key branch of healthcare personnel have threatened industrial action.

Clinical Measurement Physiologists represented by Fórsa are set to meet HSE officials at the Workplace Relations Commission today, in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions.

CMPs deliver diagnostic services across cardiac, respiratory, neurophysiology, gastrointestinal and vascular care, and Fórsa claims its members will engage in a work-to-rule from Friday if an agreement can’t be reached.

Fórsa Secretary Linda Kelly claims there’s a myriad of issues.

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