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A slowdown in the growth of consultant posts could “critically undermine” efforts to reach the target of...

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The new health regions are “reviewing all services and contracts” to ensure maximum benefit is derived...

By - David Lynch - 21st Jul 2024

HSE hopes to include chronic kidney disease in GP programme

The HSE is seeking additional funding to include chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the GP chronic...

By - Catherine Reilly - 21st Jul 2024

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By - Dr Catherine Conlon - 21st Jul 2024

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Advocating for an Irish model of care in sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease. Clinicians are urging the establishment of a...

By - Catherine Reilly - 07th Jul 2024
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