Sir, – The risks of dying from a heart attack are well established. Dr Donal Murray, a consultant cardiologist, suggests a new one – the lack of a political heavyweight in a constituency (Paul Cullen, "'Why does Ireland spend so much on health and have so little to show?'", Analysis, October 15th).
Shame on the decision-making in our health service. – Yours, etc,
Dr REGGIE SPELMAN,
Bridgetown,
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Co Wexford.