Inpatient hospital treatment rises just 2% despite 52% spending increase, data shows – The Irish Times
The health service only increased its most demanding and costly form of hospital care by only 2 per…
South Africa Essential Medicine Shortages: What’s Being Imported
South Africa is currently relying on special regulatory authorisations to secure a range of essential medicines used in…
Should therapists be in therapy? Unpacking the rift over psychotherapy standards in Ireland – The Irish Times
Vulnerability and power are two dynamics at play behind the closed doors of a psychotherapist’s room. In the…
Almost one third of patients may wait too long for elective surgery under new Tasmanian health targets
A revised Tasmanian Health Department performance target will allow for almost one in three patients to wait longer…
Children addicted to HHC vapes can be denied access to Camhs support – The Irish Times
Children and teenagers who are experiencing serious mental health problems because of hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) vapes can be refused…
Almost 6,000 fewer healthcare staff than officially permitted, HSE says – The Irish Times
There are close to 6,000 fewer nurses, doctors and other staff employed in the health service than officially…
Public-only consultants at St Vincent’s claimed for lab work done for private patients – The Irish Times
The HSE forced Dublin’s St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) to stop public-only consultants claiming from medical insurers for…
GP shortages: Where are the most acute problems across the country? – The Irish Times
Two years ago, general practitioner Dr Ciarán Ó Fearraigh bucked a trend among doctors: he moved from a…
€1.5bn to be set aside for tax package for workers in summer economic statement – The Irish Times
Tough negotiations in the autumn on Government spending plans for next year will be indicated by pre-budget figures…
Head of HSE gender healthcare to step down at end of year after drafting new model of care – The Irish Times
The Health Service Executive is to open a recruitment process for a new clinical lead for gender healthcare…
England will ban selling energy drinks to under-16s next year
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What is folic acid and why does the Government want to put it in our flour? – The Irish Times
The Department of Health announced on Tuesday that it was launching a consultation on the mandatory fortification of…