Ireland addresses EU calls for better breast implant info:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
The Irish health ministry has responded to European Parliament and Commission calls for better information on breast augmentation surgery. The resulting booklet "Breast Implants: Information for Women Considering Breast Implants", published by a sub-committee of the Irish Medicines Board's Advisory Committee for Medical Devices, covers a "comprehensive range of topics", spanning: the types of implants, the short-term effects of surgery and the long-term risks of breast implantation. Copies are available free-of-charge from the Department of Health & Children (customer services).
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