Shared decision-making, informed consent, and the rhetoric of false empowerment
Recently, RFK Jr. made sweeping changes to routine childhood immunization recommendations in the U.S., with more changes likely…
ChatGPT Health promises to personalise health information. It comes with many risks
Many of us already use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT for health advice. They give…
Irish pharmacy shake-up to change how prescriptions are given
Pharmacists across Ireland will now be able to assess and prescribe for eight common conditions. The NHS shared…
Doctors Increasingly See AI Scribes in a Positive Light. But Hiccups Persist.
When Jeannine Urban went in for a checkup in November, she had her doctor’s full attention. Instead of…
Purpose-built Cork nursing home to ‘hopefully’ open within months
A new, dedicated community nursing home in Cork city, offering over 100 beds — which was initially promised…
Dr Niamh Lynch: ‘When I said you shouldn’t give your kids popcorn if they’re under five – people lost their minds’
With her potentially life-saving videos and no-nonsense social media posts, the Cork-based paediatric consultant is on a mission…
VHI announces another price hike, adding up to €250 a year for families
It comes after a string of price rises from all the main health insurers, putting huge pressure on…
Fears Of MidWest Hospital Cancellations As Diagnostic Specialists Threaten Industrial Action
It’s feared there could be widespread procedure cancellations in the MidWest as a key branch of healthcare personnel…
SpaceX Vaults To Top Of The List As 23 Companies Join Unicorn Board In December
The momentum of new unicorn creation picked up in the final months of 2025, with the fourth quarter…
OpenAI and Anthropic Introduce Healthcare-Focused AI Platforms
OpenAI and Anthropic have announced new healthcare-oriented AI offerings that extend their models beyond general conversational use and…
There was only one thing my friend regretted about her mother’s death. It’s something we all could learn from | Ranjana Srivastava
Some time ago, a friend requested my advice. Her mother was in hospital for the seventh time in…
All the economic wins Keir Starmer wants to bag in China – POLITICO
For now, then, the aim is to secure progress in areas that are seen as less sensitive. Starmer’s…