Some doctors unwilling to take on challenging cases because of litigation ‘risks’
Outgoing Irish Medical Council president says proposal to tie newly-qualified doctors to fixed terms of Irish service could infringe their rights
Living with multiple sclerosis: ‘What I think matters has completely changed’
MS diagnosis means adapting to a new reality – but it can also bring a fresh perspective, says Katie O’Loughlin (44)
‘Significant disparities’ in accessing specialised diabetes resources, report finds
Ireland’s first national strategy for diabetes outlining recommendations for action is published
‘We look after mind, body and soul’: The acquired brain injury charity transforming lives
An Saol Foundation was set up by couple whose son was badly injured. Now the service is planning to expand
Couple ‘vindicated’ after coroner rules medical misadventure in case of stillborn baby girl
Court hears Marion Hunt was not offered C-section during ‘difficult’ birth of baby Amelia Rose in December 2023
Temperatures in Ireland could reach 29 degrees on Tuesday as Met Éireann issues warning on sun exposure
Highest temperature of the year so far at 24.9 degrees, recorded at Phoenix Park, Dublin on Sunday
Thirty-four men deported to Poland and Lithuania from Ireland on grounds of criminality
The charter removal flight had 22 Polish and 12 Lithuanian nationals on board
‘You can’t force people to stay’: How to stop the exodus of Irish medical graduates?
Last year, 630 Irish doctors got visas to work in Australia, this year so far it’s 437. A senior medic says the numbers leaving are ‘off the charts’
Newly-qualified doctors could have college fees paid in bid to stem numbers moving abroad
Reduction would be in return for doctors agreeing to work in Irish health service for set period
Tackling of obstacles to motherhood could future-proof medical workforce, study suggests
Respondents to University of Galway study noted difficulties arranging maternity leave and opting for ‘family friendly’ specialities
Survey showing low morale in health sector should ‘serve as a wake-up call’
Oireachtas committee hears criticism of health service management for focus on narrow issues and cost containment measures
‘Not possible to determine’ if single shingles vaccine lowers risk of dementia, says Hiqa
Watchdog examines studies amid calls for wider vaccine access
Number of women seeking treatment for cocaine use increases almost seven-fold, figures show
Health Research Board also reports growing treatment rates for new psychoactive substances and ketamine
Increasing community care likely to put more pressure on services, State think tank says
Implementing reforms will require increasing staff levels, ESRI report finds
‘Hantavirus incubation can take months’: What next for Irish passengers on board MV Hondius?
As MV Hondius prepares to dock at the Canary Islands on Sunday, countries are preparing to repatriate passengers