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DoH commencing research programme on safe medical staffing

The Department of Health and the RCSI have commenced a research programme to inform the development of...

By Catherine Reilly - 15th Sep 2026

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Polypharmacy initiative in mental health strategy ‘paused’

By Paul Mulholland - 15th Sep 2026
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Around one in five GPs do not hold specialist registration

By Catherine Reilly - 15th Sep 2026

Role of clinical department leads a ‘key’ focus of HSE review

The need to "empower" clinical department leads at hospital level is a key focus of the...

By David Lynch - 15th Sep 2026

Increased HST intake and more consultants needed in several specialties

Six separate specialties require an increase in consultant recruitment in the coming years, according to a...

By David Lynch - 15th Sep 2026

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IMO calls for multi-annual approach to funding healthcare

By Mindo - 11th Sep 2026
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Medical Council launches public consultation on Health and Social Care Acts registration rules

By Mindo - 04th Sep 2026
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Prof Deborah McNamara announced as National Director of the NCCP

By Reporter - 31st Aug 2026

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Response and responsibilities to Gaza

By Dr Carroll O'Dolan - 15th Sep 2026

Editorial

Progress in mental health strategy implementation, but staffing deficits must be addressed

By Paul Mulholland - 15th Sep 2026

Medico-Legal

Minding the gap in transitions of care

By Dr Siobhan O'Flaherty - 15th Sep 2026

Falling out of love with AI

By Dr Lucia Gannon - 15th Sep 2026

Health systems under siege

By Dr Muiris Houston - 15th Sep 2026

Recruitment needed to support weekend working

By Paul Mulholland - 31st Aug 2026

Medico-Legal

A guide to the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015

By Dr Mary McCaffery and Dr Ellen Walsh - 31st Aug 2026

Editorial

Time running out for new cancer strategy

By Paul Mulholland - 16th Aug 2026

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E07 | Clinical Podcast – HPV with Prof Cara Martin

By Mindo - 21st Jan 2026

Since the recording of this podcast, the latest HPSC data for the...
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Assessing the implementation of Sharing the Vision

Ireland's 10-year mental health strategy, Sharing the Vision, was launched in 2020. The strategy is currently in its second implementation...

By Paul Mulholland - 15th Sep 2026

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Why do staff leave the health service?

New HSE statistics provide information on reasons for staff leaving,...

By David Lynch - 16th Aug 2026
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Improving health services for Irish-speaking patients

A new study exploring cultural sensitivity in healthcare for people...

By Niamh Cahill - 29th Jun 2026

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Interviews
Progressing HIV prevention and care in Ireland

Dr Cathal Ó Broin, Consultant in Infectious Diseases at St...

By Niamh Cahill - 15th Sep 2026
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Improving the review of serious incidents

Recent figures have highlighted the difficulty experienced across the health...

By Paul Mulholland - 31st Aug 2026

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Dry eye disease and the surgical patient

Preoperative ocular surface disease should be identified and optimised before cataract and refractive surgery Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or dry eye disease...

By DOMINIC HAYDEN and MR MICHAEL J GALLAGHER - 16th Aug 2026

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Sleep apnoea and diabetes: Partners in risk

The bidirectional relationship between sleep apnoea and diabetes is becoming...

By Olivia McCabe, Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes, Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan - 15th Sep 2026
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Diabetic bone disease: An overview

Diabetic bone disease is a form of secondary osteoporosis that...

By Dr Mark Emanuel Debono & Dr Francesca Briffa - 15th Sep 2026

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- Rheumatology
New insights in gout clinical management

By Priscilla Lynch - 18th Aug 2026

Latest CPD Modules

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Tutorial | 2 CPD Points

Menopause: Diagnosis and management

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Menopause and perimenopause – definitions
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The presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid dependence

This module gives an expert overview of the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid dependence, with the latest Ireland-specific treatment guidelines and protocols.

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Infant GORD and reflux

This module discusses one of the commonest feeding-related issues encountered in infants, reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, and outlines the latest guidance on diagnosis and management

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The Latest Conference News

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This month's Annual Neurology Update Meeting aims to be highly relevant for specialists and generalists who manage neurological illness...

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Irish Society for Rheumatology, Autumn Meeting, Europa Hotel, Belfast, 17–18 September 2026 Conference Agenda

By Mindo - 31st Aug 2026
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Lu-PSMA in the real-world setting

By Dawn O'Shea - 27th Jul 2026
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National MDT for complex cases of testicular cancer

By Dawn O'Shea - 27th Jul 2026

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RCPI/EY seminar, ‘Artificial intelligence in health: What clinicians in Ireland are saying’, No 6, Kildare Street, Dublin, 23 April 2026

By Mindo - 15th Sep 2026
- Conference
Addressing cardiovascular risk in testicular cancer survivors

By Dawn O'Shea - 27th Jul 2026
- Conference
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Reflections on the latest developments in psychiatry

By Paul Mulholland - 13th Jul 2026

Life

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Changing How We Think About Diabetes

By Dr Ian Lake - 31st Aug 2026

It started with an omelette. "The morning I cracked three eggs into a pan of melted butter, I did not...

The Dorsal View

The Dorsal View

The autumn beauty in barren tree landscapes

By Mindo - 31st Aug 2026

As the burnt grass recovers and autumn sets in, some of us may not be fully conscious as to the...

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Humour, Stress, and the Mind

The benefits of humour have often been the focus of fascinating research. For example, a 2021...

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 15th Sep 2026
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Hyundai’s retro EV hasn’t aged a day

It has been a decade now since Hyundai coined its 'Ioniq' model name. The first iteration...

By Shane O'Donoghue - 15th Sep 2026
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Special Defender foreveryday adventures

To understand the raison d’être – and indeed the colour scheme – of the eye-catching Defender...

By Shane O'Donoghue - 29th Jun 2026
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Could a ‘forgotten gland’ play a key role in adult health?

As researchers reassess the role of the tonsils in health and immunity, attention is also turning...

By Mindo - 29th Jun 2026

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Update Oncology & Haematology Vol 12 Issue 8 August 2026

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Polypharmacy initiative in mental health strategy ‘paused’

Around one in five GPs do not hold specialist registration

Role of clinical department leads a ‘key’ focus of HSE review

Increased HST intake and more consultants needed in several specialties

Breaking News

IMO calls for multi-annual approach to funding healthcare

Medical Council launches public consultation on Health and Social Care Acts registration rules

Prof Deborah McNamara announced as National Director of the NCCP

Comment

Response and responsibilities to Gaza

Progress in mental health strategy implementation, but staffing deficits must be addressed

Minding the gap in transitions of care

Falling out of love with AI

Health systems under siege

Recruitment needed to support weekend working

A guide to the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015

Time running out for new cancer strategy

Latest Issue

Medical Independent 15th September 2026

Latest News

E07 | Clinical Podcast – HPV with Prof Cara Martin

E08 | Innovation in Healthcare: An interview with Prof Sam McConkey

News Features

Why do staff leave the health service?

Improving health services for Irish-speaking patients

Progressing HIV prevention and care in Ireland

Improving the review of serious incidents

News Team

Paul Mulholland

Catherine Reilly

David Lynch

Priscilla Lynch

Clinical News

Sleep apnoea and diabetes: Partners in risk

Diabetic bone disease: An overview

New insights in gout clinical management

Latest CPD Modules

The home of CPD for Irish healthcare professionals.

Menopause: Diagnosis and management

The presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid dependence

Infant GORD and reflux

The Latest Conference News

Neurology conference to provide latest updates in the field

Irish Society for Rheumatology, Autumn Meeting, Europa Hotel, Belfast, 17–18 September 2026 Conference Agenda

Lu-PSMA in the real-world setting

National MDT for complex cases of testicular cancer

More Conference News!

RCPI/EY seminar, ‘Artificial intelligence in health: What clinicians in Ireland are saying’, No 6, Kildare Street, Dublin, 23 April 2026

Addressing cardiovascular risk in testicular cancer survivors

Reflections on the latest developments in psychiatry

Life

Changing How We Think About Diabetes

The autumn beauty in barren tree landscapes

Humour, Stress, and the Mind

Hyundai’s retro EV hasn’t aged a day

Special Defender foreveryday adventures

Could a ‘forgotten gland’ play a key role in adult health?

Featured Classifieds

Transplant Haematologists

Health New Zealand

General Practitioner

HSE

Haematologists

Health New Zealand

Diploma in Healthcare Law

Law Society of Ireland

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist wanted for Waterford Mental Health Service, HSE Dublin & South East Region.

Waterford Mental Health Service, HSE Dublin & South East Region.

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist wanted for Wexford Child & Adolescent Mental Health, HSE Dublin & South East Region.

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