Hospital transfer decisions made by 'experienced clinicians using professional judgement'

Claims on social media that injured child had to travel by boat

Manx Care says decisions to transport patients off Island for UK hospital treatment are made by experienced clinicians and are based on individual clinical need.

It follows claims, made on social media, that an injured child had to travel to Alder Hey by boat because the health body refused to provide an air ambulance.

The post was widely shared on Facebook and attracted the attention of a number of MHKs.

In response Manx Care told Manx Radio it cannot comment on individual cases.

It added: "We can confirm that all patients requiring urgent transfer to the UK for specialist treatment are assessed by experienced clinicians, who determine the appropriate means of transfer based on individual clinical need. 

"These decisions are made using professional judgement, supported by clinical guidelines and relevant assessment tools, to ensure patients receive safe and appropriate care.