Restricting phones in school makes ‘little difference’ to pupils’ mental health, says study
Some schools had a more permissive smartphone policy. Stock image: Getty Restrictive smartphone policies in schools make little…
Obstetricians will not get any special ‘pass’ as private maternity care to be wound down, committee hears
HSE chief Bernard Gloster said no exception will be made for obstetricians on public-only contracts and it’s time…
‘It helps if you have your medication list’ – how to get the most from your 15-minute GP visit during busy flu season
From making notes to when you should arrive, Dr Suzanne Kelly gives her top tips for patients Dr…
Pandemic cash gift to health staff overpaid by potential €712,000, HSE audit reveals
The internal HSE audit examined the roll out of the Pandemic Special Recognition Payment given to frontline staff…
Up to 1,000 people expected to be in hospital with flu over Christmas as rate of virus growth slows
It was feared that up to 1,500 people would be in hospital with flu around Christmas week but…
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…
Best and worst hospitals rated for staff handwashing as winter season illnesses loom
Some hospitals have gone backwards in the hygiene marker since the pandemic. Stock photo: Getty The hospitals with…
Patients can bypass GPs with prescription-only medicines from pharmacists for common ailments
Common Conditions Service will be available next year for a range of illnesses and consultancy fee can be…