Text reminders urged for Cork hospital patients so 'millions of euros' are not wasted on appointment no-shows


“I think everyone should get a letter reminder, followed by text messages the week of their appointment and, ideally, they should be able to confirm whether they’ll be attending or not through replying to that message, a voicemail or a return letter,” he said.
“Although return letters will cost the hospital in terms of stamps, the cost of DNAs runs into the millions of euros rather than a few cents.”