Ireland has record number of nurses but overseas staff still crucial to caring for patients
There is an increase in nurses educated in Ireland choosing to remain here to work, the annual report…
National Children’s Hospital is to ditch half of its private rooms for consultants
Change in planned use was triggered by new contracts for consultant doctors Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the…
More people in Ireland seeking help for ‘very restricted eating’, says Bodywhys
The support service saw strong demand from young people last year. Photo posed/Getty More than a quarter of…
Addiction expert warns over ‘loot boxes’ and lure of online gaming
Consultant psychiatrist Dr Colin O’Gara at the St John of God research conference in Dublin. Photo: Marc O’Sullivan…
Majority ‘unaware of law’ ensuring their decisions on finance and health are respected, survey reveals
The survey found only 15pc of adults know what is required under the law. Stock image: Getty The…
Tax hike that will more than double price of vapes will hit smokers trying to quit, warns GP
The Department of Health-led move is aimed at stopping young people from using nicotine vapes – but vape-shop…
Medical watchdog tells Irish doctors AI is no substitute for clinical decision-making
The position of the Medical Council on the use of AI in the hospital or doctor’s surgery comes…
Pharmacists forced to reveal drug-dispensing fees for private patients in detailed receipts
New transparency guidance will be brought in and policed by inspectors. Stock image: PA Price-conscious private patients will…
Lower sugar intake in early years ‘can reduce heart risk in adulthood’, study finds
Diet in the first 1,000 days of life can have a lasting effect. Stock image. Photo: Getty Parents…
Wexford mother with ‘butterfly skin’ forced to borrow bandages from son
Amanda Nugent, from Wexford, suffers from the rare skin condition epidermolysis bullosa (EB) Amanda Nugent with her son…
Major review of antidepressant side-effects shows extent of impact on patients’ weight and heart rate
Results should help doctors personalise patient’s choice of therapy Doctors have urged patients not to panic and to…
Children’s Health Ireland’s clinical director says he is not allowed to sanction staff
Doctor highlights how sanctioning a staff member is outside of remit Dr Ike Okafor is clinical director of…