Beatty, Kenneth http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0992-7692
Kavanagh, Paul M. http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8576-2247
Article History
Received: 10 April 2021
Accepted: 15 August 2021
First Online: 19 November 2021
Declarations
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: Ethical review was not required for this study. The data used in the study are controlled by the HSE in Ireland. The study authors are registered medical professionals. Legal duties, organisational policies and good practices were observed in data handling and the data processing for the study was conducted for medical purposes by the authors to inform the statutory function of the HSE in Ireland to improve, promote and protect the health and welfare of the public (Sect. 7, Health Act 2004), thus consistent with General Data Protection Regulations and their application in Ireland. HIPE data is anonymised for users and usual practices regarding statistical disclosure control were applied.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
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