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Some ‘bounce back’ on CEO complaint decisions – Medical Council

Some 34 complaints against doctors were determined by the Medical Council CEO as frivolous, vexatious, or not...

By Catherine Reilly - 16th Aug 2026

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Increased risk rating for scheduled care waiting times

By David Lynch - 16th Aug 2026
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Evaluation to inform next cancer strategy to take six months

By Paul Mulholland - 16th Aug 2026

Departments meet on anaphylaxis management in childcare and schools

An inter-departmental meeting has taken place on the prevention and management of anaphylaxis in early learning,...

By Catherine Reilly - 16th Aug 2026

HSE South West ‘confident’ private activity has ceased

HSE South West is “confident” that holders of the public-only consultant contract (POCC) have ceased private...

By David Lynch - 16th Aug 2026

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Tender issued for UHL inpatient ward extension

By Niamh Cahill - 11th Aug 2026
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IMO calls for ‘major investment’ to expand GP capacity and infrastructure

By Mindo - 05th Aug 2026
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Prof Deirdre J Murphy elected Medical Council President

By Mindo - 30th Jul 2026

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Time running out for new cancer strategy

By Paul Mulholland - 16th Aug 2026

Opinion

A safe space for emergency medicine teams and vulnerable patients

By DR Rosa McNamara - 16th Aug 2026

Opinion

Lessons in amalgamation

By Dr Suzanne Crowe - 16th Aug 2026

Opinion

Medical negligence claims: The essential elements

By MS DEE DUFFY - 16th Aug 2026

The joyful green and red of Mayo

By Mindo - 16th Aug 2026

Dr Muiris Houston

Do social media bans work?

By Mindo - 16th Aug 2026

Opinion

Health and the environmentally responsible use of AI

By Dr Ola Løkken Nordrum - 27th Jul 2026

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Reducing the incidence of NTDs in Ireland

By Catherine Reilly - 27th Jul 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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E08 | Innovation in Healthcare: An interview with Prof Sam McConkey

By Priscilla Lynch - 15th Aug 2024

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Inter-regulatory collaboration on NMBI’s agenda

CEO of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, Ms Carolyn Donohoe,speaks to Catherine Reilly about its new statement of...

By Catherine Reilly - 16th Aug 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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The call to make gambling addiction a public health priority

Despite the growing recognition of gambling as a serious public...

By Niamh Cahill - 16th Aug 2026
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Reviewing radiation protection across the health service

David Lynch examines the end-of-year report from the national radiation...

By David Lynch - 13th Jul 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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Why symptoms should never be considered in ‘eye-solation’: An overview of uveitis in AS

Delving into the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, management, and prevention...

By Kurt Scott1 and 2Mr Michael J Gallagher - 18th Aug 2026
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New classification criteria and recommendations in SpA

The Assessment of Spondyloarthritis international Society (ASAS) and the SpA...

By Priscilla Lynch - 18th Aug 2026
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New insights in gout clinical management

The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) held its...

By Priscilla Lynch - 18th Aug 2026

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In focus: Vaginal health

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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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Healthcare reform built in partnership

The RCPI Leadership Forum explored how collaboration and medical leadership can strengthen the future of healthcare delivery...

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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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Evolving landscape for BCG-naïve NMIBC

By Dawn O'Shea - 27th Jul 2026

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Changes to testicular tumour classification imminent

By Dawn O'Shea - 27th Jul 2026
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Addressing cardiovascular risk in testicular cancer survivors

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

By Paul Mulholland - 13th Jul 2026

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Co-operation vs competition: Are sperm more organised than we give them credit for?

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 18th Aug 2026

New research has emerged to show that sperm are not simply ‘solo competitors’ as was previously thought, but rather are...

The Dorsal View

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Strawberries and scream: The Irish Wimbledon finalist with a gruesome pedigree

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 13th Jul 2026

By the time you read this issue, Wimbledon will have just finished. As we have done in previous years, The...

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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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Increased risk rating for scheduled care waiting times

Evaluation to inform next cancer strategy to take six months

Departments meet on anaphylaxis management in childcare and schools

HSE South West ‘confident’ private activity has ceased

Breaking News

Tender issued for UHL inpatient ward extension

IMO calls for ‘major investment’ to expand GP capacity and infrastructure

Prof Deirdre J Murphy elected Medical Council President

Comment

Time running out for new cancer strategy

A safe space for emergency medicine teams and vulnerable patients

Lessons in amalgamation

Medical negligence claims: The essential elements

The joyful green and red of Mayo

Do social media bans work?

Health and the environmentally responsible use of AI

Reducing the incidence of NTDs in Ireland

Latest Issue

Medical Independent 18th August 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

The call to make gambling addiction a public health priority

Reviewing radiation protection across the health service

News Team

Paul Mulholland

Catherine Reilly

David Lynch

Priscilla Lynch

Clinical News

Why symptoms should never be considered in ‘eye-solation’: An overview of uveitis in AS

New classification criteria and recommendations in SpA

New insights in gout clinical management

In focus: Vaginal health

Exercise and physical activity in CKD, dialysis, and kidney transplant

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

Healthcare reform built in partnership

Lu-PSMA in the real-world setting

National MDT for complex cases of testicular cancer

Evolving landscape for BCG-naïve NMIBC

More Conference News!

Changes to testicular tumour classification imminent

Addressing cardiovascular risk in testicular cancer survivors

Reflections on the latest developments in psychiatry

Life

Co-operation vs competition: Are sperm more organised than we give them credit for?

Strawberries and scream: The Irish Wimbledon finalist with a gruesome pedigree

Special Defender foreveryday adventures

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

Acadamh na Lianna, Comórtas Díospóireachta TCD/UCD/RCSI

The new age of unreason

Featured Classifieds

Transplant Haematologists

Health New Zealand

General Practitioner

HSE

Haematologists

Health New Zealand

Diploma in Healthcare Law

Law Society of Ireland

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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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Update Oncology & Haematology Vol 12 Issue 8 August 2026

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