Consultants group calls for ‘faster, fairer’ system to resolve medical negligence claims
A “faster, fairer” system to resolve medical negligence claims is urgently needed for patients and doctors, the Irish…
Public invited to comment on children’s mental health services
The public has been asked to comment on the first national standards for children’s mental health services, describing…
HSE dismisses former National Maternity Hospital master’s concerns about labour guidelines
The HSE has dismissed concerns raised by a former master of the National Maternity Hospital around its National…
Medicine is changing as patients get older and sicker
The waiting room is not what it used to be. Much has changed in general practice. It used…
Uncertainty over CUH autopsies if sole pathologist retires
The Department of Justice is “unaware” of any contingency plans for the 1,000 autopsies carried out each year…
Seán McCague and dementia: he would say ‘the computer’s not working as well as it used to’ – The Irish Times
In retirement, former GAA president Seán McCague loved to sit on a chair put out for him at…
Cancer care systems ‘are struggling’ to keep up with rising patient numbers, experts warn
Cancer care systems “are struggling” to keep up with rising patient numbers, senior oncologists, cancer nurses, and the…
‘After working through fears of free birth and hospitals, I decided I would stay home’
Amid the renewed focus on choice in maternity services in recent weeks, one small but growing group of…
Young people rely on friends and family over online mental health resources, survey finds – The Irish Times
Young people are not engaging with online mental health services as much as previously thought, instead relying “heavily…
Mpox symptoms as HSE confirms five new cases and issues health warning
The HSE has confirmed five new mpox cases in Ireland and issued guidance on the signs and symptoms…
Early Mpox symptoms as Ireland confirms 5 new cases
The HSE is urging people in Ireland to know the symptoms of mpox after five cases were confirmed…
ieExplains: Why is the health minister so critical of HSE South West?
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said the “idea of a person from Cork who is lying on trolleys in CUH…