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Fifty-nine patients with conditions affecting their immune systems have been offered a review appointment at the Royal Victoria Hospital. | |
It follows a report commissioned by Belfast Trust after concerns about the management of some patients. | It follows a report commissioned by Belfast Trust after concerns about the management of some patients. |
Those affected are patients with chronic skin conditions, extreme allergies or joint problems. | |
The trust has said its move is a precautionary measure to ensure they have received appropriate treatment. | |
BBC Northern Ireland health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly said the alert was raised in August "after a significant difference in medical opinion emerged surrounding the treatment of a number of patients". | |
An independent expert was brought in from England to review cases. | |
When asked if the move was serious, a trust spokesperson replied: "It's important these patients are taking the correct medication." | |
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Medical Director Dr Tony Stevens said: "We are asking the patients to come in for a review - as a precautionary measure - to reassure them and ourselves that the treatment and care they are receiving is appropriate to their needs. | |
"Anyone who needs to be contacted will have received a phone call or letter by 17:00 BST on Wednesday (19 October) offering an appointment over the next two to three weeks at a time that suits them best." | "Anyone who needs to be contacted will have received a phone call or letter by 17:00 BST on Wednesday (19 October) offering an appointment over the next two to three weeks at a time that suits them best." |
The trust has established an advice line on 028 90636330 for anyone who may feel concerned or anxious. | |
It will be open until 21:00 BST on Tuesday and from 08:00 until 18:00 BST until Friday (21 October). |