Feeling arty in the world of medicine

The dotMed conference aims to reconnect with the art and humanity of medicine

Creighton hopes reform conference can contribute to public debate

More than 500 people said to have registered for conference with ‘400 ideas’ submitted for debate

Home or away: it’s your choice now

Irish people, either through necessity or choice, are travelling to other EU countries for treatment

‘In the transport hierarchy the bus is below the bicycle’

Do only losers take the bus, as Thatcher reputedly said? Loyal bus users June Shannon, Peter Murphy, David McWilliams and Bryan Dobson would all disagree

Lack of hospice beds leaves terminal patients out in the cold

Most Irish people would prefer to die at home rather than in hospital, but most aren’t given that choice

10 ways to have a class year

By following some simple guidelines, you can make the school year enjoyable and stress-free for you and your child, writes June Shannon

Old age can be a time of growth for the seeds of depression and suicide