IMO concerned for patient safety under prescription plan The president of the Irish Medical Organisation has said he has concerns for patient safety in relation to a new plan which will allow pharmacists to diagnose and write prescriptions for eight common conditions. Health • 13 Aug 24
IMO concerned for patient safety under prescription plan The president of the Irish Medical Organisation has said he has concerns for patient safety in relation to a new plan which will allow pharmacists to diagnose and write prescriptions for eight common conditions. Health • 13 Aug 24
UHL ED overcrowding leads to suspension of services A significant number of planned services in the University Limerick Hospitals Group have been suspended, to allow the main hospital deal with emergency department overcrowding. Regional • 08 Aug 24
UHL ED overcrowding leads to suspension of services A significant number of planned services in the University Limerick Hospitals Group have been suspended, to allow the main hospital deal with emergency department overcrowding. Regional • 08 Aug 24
Over 5,400 deaths in EDs in past five years, figures show Over 5,400 people have died in hospital emergency departments over the past five years, according to new figures. Health • 07 Aug 24
Over 5,400 deaths in EDs in past five years, figures show Over 5,400 people have died in hospital emergency departments over the past five years, according to new figures. Health • 07 Aug 24
HSE 'commited' to provision of MRI for Mullingar hospital The HSE has said it is committed to the provision of a new public MRI scanner service at the Regional Hospital Mullingar. Leinster • 01 Aug 24
HSE 'commited' to provision of MRI for Mullingar hospital The HSE has said it is committed to the provision of a new public MRI scanner service at the Regional Hospital Mullingar. Leinster • 01 Aug 24
Fall in weekly confirmed Covid-19 cases, says HPSC There has been a reduction in the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19, according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. Coronavirus • 01 Aug 24
Fall in weekly confirmed Covid-19 cases, says HPSC There has been a reduction in the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19, according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. Coronavirus • 01 Aug 24
Sharp increase in volume of illegal medicines seized Over 700,000 units of illegal medicines were seized in the first six months of the year, according to the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA). Ireland • 31 Jul 24
Sharp increase in volume of illegal medicines seized Over 700,000 units of illegal medicines were seized in the first six months of the year, according to the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA). Ireland • 31 Jul 24
Delays at Mater Hospital as IT issue continues The Mater Hospital in Dublin has said that an IT systems issue is continuing, whereby it is unable to access electronic patient records. Dublin • 31 Jul 24
Delays at Mater Hospital as IT issue continues The Mater Hospital in Dublin has said that an IT systems issue is continuing, whereby it is unable to access electronic patient records. Dublin • 31 Jul 24
Mater urges ED avoidance where possible due to IT issue The Mater Hospital in Dublin has said it is experiencing a systems problem and cannot access patients' Electronic Health Records. Dublin • 30 Jul 24
Mater urges ED avoidance where possible due to IT issue The Mater Hospital in Dublin has said it is experiencing a systems problem and cannot access patients' Electronic Health Records. Dublin • 30 Jul 24
Covid-19 levels remain moderate to high - HPSC The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has said there were 982 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the week to last Saturday. Health • 25 Jul 24
Covid-19 levels remain moderate to high - HPSC The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has said there were 982 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the week to last Saturday. Health • 25 Jul 24
Thalidomide survivors in 'historic' meeting with Govt Survivors of Thalidomide have met with the three Government leaders at Government Buildings. Ireland • 24 Jul 24
Thalidomide survivors in 'historic' meeting with Govt Survivors of Thalidomide have met with the three Government leaders at Government Buildings. Ireland • 24 Jul 24
