If you are a general practitioner (GP), #physiotherapist, occupational therapist, #voluntary sector cancer care provider, public health #nurse, medical and radiation #oncologist, #psychologist, #psychiatrist, #clinical nurse specialist, or related to cancer care in #Ireland,

Ministers Stephen Donnelly and Mary Butler TD announce government approval to publish Mental Health Bill 2024 gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Delighted to publish my second International Center for Journalists Healthcare Innovation Fellowship article, which is based on a recent field trip to South Africa where we saw innovative health care services and research first hand. Thanks to all those who spoke to me and facilitated our visits.

Pleased to confirm details of a new agreement that will help to improve access to Cariban (used to treat severe sickness during pregnancy). You can read the details here: jrnl.ie/6446302

We are interested in your views on what areas are the most important to people living with a rare disease and the diverse range of stakeholders involved in the provision of care, healthcare, medicines, research gov.ie/en/consultatio…

The views and opinions collected as part of this consultation will be considered and will be used to inform the development of the new National Rare Disease Strategy. To make a submission, visit gov.ie/RareDiseaseCon…

Priscilla Lynch recently visited Cape Town, South Africa, as part of her journalism Fellowship. In this feature, she reports on two very different healthcare... Richard Bougard Heather Bougard Health4Men Priscilla Lynch International Center for Journalists #SouthAfrica #healthcare medicalindependent.ie/in-the-news/ne…

And we wonder why we can't get applications for many public hospital consultant roles....

It is hoped pharmacist prescribing (for a limited amount of minor conditions to begin with) will make it easier and faster for patients to be treated and free up some GP appointments.

Interesting overview of the medical (doctor) workforce in Ireland. Highlights our continuing dependence on doctors trained outside of Ireland to help staff our health services.

Review for case of having a second full emergency department in Limerick gets underway with initial report to be delivered in six months, says Hiqa independent.ie/irish-news/rev…

Our latest Medical Workforce Intelligence Report presents an analysis of data on doctors who have retained their place on the Register in 2023, spotlighting the reliance on international doctors and the changing demographics of GPs in Ireland. orlo.uk/IroCc

Extension: The Minister for the Health invites applications from qualified candidates to fill one ordinary member role on the Board of the Health Products Regulatory Authority. Information can be found here: bit.ly/4dASi8U Closing Tuesday 3 September 3pm Department of Health

Unacceptable that cancer patients are having their radiation therapy delayed.

Solid Irish research demonstrating what is well known in ICU - discharge to ward overnight is assoc with more risk for patients Important to understand why patients were d/c overnight: In my experience it’s usually due to lack of capacity

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