Nurse manager failed to call ambulance for dementia patient who drank cleaning fluid – The Irish Times
A clinical nurse manager who failed to call an ambulance for a dementia patient who drank cleaning fluid…
Dozens of modern medicines languish on Pharmac’s drug wish list for years
New Zealand has seen 30 years of underinvestment in the medicines budget, says Medicines NZ. File photo. Photo:…
New virtual health-care provider isn’t ready, but there are no delays, minister says
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.…
Completion date for new national children’s hospital delayed for 18th time, health committee told
Robots to deliver meals in new children’s hospital – but half of rooms still not readyCompletion has been…
Friday briefing: What the Covid inquiry reveals about the NHS – and why it should worry us | Covid inquiry
Good morning. Yesterday lunchtime the UK Covid-19 inquiry published its latest findings – this time on how the…
Mentally ill woman’s advanced healthcare directive opposed medication even if life at risk – The Irish Times
An advanced healthcare directive made by a mentally ill woman opposed her treatment with psychotropic drugs even if…
Importance of properly funded social care is laid bare in Covid inquiry | Covid inquiry
The impact of the Covid pandemic on the NHS, which was already under significant pressure, was profound and…
Thailand’s 52°C heat index warning signals a public health threat
What does 52°C feel like Many people may find it hard to imagine what 52°C would actually feel…
More Devon patient records to move online
The chief executive of National Voices – a coalition of health and care charities – said an electronic…
Cancer almost killed me. We’re treating this disease all wrong
I am a survivor of early onset rectal cancer. Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and brutal surgery saved my life, removing…
‘Our health systems are going to collapse’: Can AI save the healthcare industry?
The general consensus right now is that AI is going to transform every industry across the world, improving…
Hospital audit finds siblings of children with serious conditions are overlooked, lack support
Imagine spending years living on the edge of your family’s story. You know something is wrong with your…