Schoolgirl seeks to raise awareness of sepsis after losing her hands and feet to infection – The Irish Times
Sophie Lanigan woke up with a high temperature on a Sunday morning in December 2022. Just 36 hours…
Saturday hospital unit staffed by consultants saw just five patients over three months – The Irish Times
Consultants rostered to work on Saturdays under new contracts with the State saw just five patients over the…
HSE apologises to graduate nurses offered jobs at Cork University Hospital ‘in error’ – The Irish Times
The HSE has apologised to a number of graduate nurses in the southwest who were offered jobs at…
Patients can now dispose of unused and out-of-date medicines in any pharmacy – The Irish Times
Patients will be able to dispose of unused and out-of-date medication in pharmacies nationwide as part of a…
Limerick hospital management to meet family of dementia patient following social media video – The Irish Times
Management at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) is to meet the family of an 83-year-old dementia patient who video…
CUH consultants seek independent staffing assessment over patient safety fears – The Irish Times
An independent assessor is required to determine appropriate staffing levels at Cork University Hospital, consultants have urged. In…
HSE investigating after video shows dementia patient being ‘disrespected’ on hospital ward – The Irish Times
The HSE said it was appalled at a video recording appearing to show the behaviour of a healthcare…
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…
‘I felt nobody had my back’: What the Rotunda row says about public v private maternity care – The Irish Times
During her first pregnancy Maria would spend a long time waiting for her appointments at the Rotunda, one…
Private healthcare and public hospitals – The Irish Times
Sir,- the Department of Health released a statement during the Rotunda controversy which included a comment that the…
Full Central Mental Hospital could get more beds ‘in near future’, says Minister – The Irish Times
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan said he was hopeful the Central Mental Hospital (CMH) would be able to…
Healthcare workers with Long Covid feel ‘abandoned’ as special payment ends – The Irish Times
Sandra Luz has a long list of symptoms she continues to suffer from six years after contracting Covid-19…