Irish doctors warn that avoidable deaths are occurring in hospitals
The IMO claimed that patients are dying unnecessarily due to overcrowding and staff shortages. Speaking ahead of the Irish Medical Organisation’s (IMO) annual general meeting, incoming President Dr. John Cannon has warned about the impact of overcrowding in hospitals and staff shortages. “It’s now inevitable that overcrowding and understaffing in the health services is causing […]
3 years ago
Top doctors group delivers warning to Government over cannabis use
One doctor has said that he sees cannabis patients on a “nearly weekly basis”. A group of specialist doctors has warned that the Government and HSE are failing to provide opposing information to what they describe as “relentless pro-cannabis messaging” within the media. In the letter, the group of doctors stated that a “huge amount […]
3 years ago
Health service could turn to Cuba after 60% of graduate doctors emigrate
The HSE endured its worst month on record for overcrowding during March. As Ireland’s health service stretches to breaking point off the back of staggering junior doctor emigration figures, the solution of turning to the Cuban health system has been muted by the country’s ambassador to Ireland. The proposal was made by Ambassador Bernardo Guanche […]
3 years ago
Over 60,000 people have registered as part of the HSE’s recruitment drive
A huge response to the Covid-19 battle. More than 60,000 people have registered online with the Health Service Executive (HSE) in a bid to be “on call for Ireland” as the fight against the Covid-19 coronavirus steps up. A shortened selection process has been underway since Friday (2o March), with the HSE conducting interviews and […]
6 years ago
620 people waiting on trolleys for hospital beds on third day of the year
New figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation paint a difficult picture. 620 people are waiting on a trolley for a hospital bed on the third day of the new year, according to new figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). Established in 2004, the INMO Trolley Watch index counts, […]
6 years ago
HSE issues warning over deceptive websites with anti-abortion message
“There are a number of unplanned pregnancy agencies that may have a hidden agenda.” The Health Service Executive of Ireland has issued a warning relating to a number of unplanned pregnancy websites that bear a similar name to their official ‘My Options’ site. As flagged on Twitter by the Irish Family Planning Association, one such […]
7 years ago