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Falling income from NTPF and PHI may impact surgical activity at NOHC

Reduced income from the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) and private health insurance (PHI) may curtail surgical...

By Catherine Reilly - 13th Jul 2026

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INMO ‘opposes’ introduction of physician assistants

By Catherine Reilly - 13th Jul 2026
- In The News
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Increase in radiation safety incidents reported

By David Lynch - 13th Jul 2026

No timeframe for recruitment of new NCCP Director

The HSE has told the Medical Independent (MI) it hopes to recruit a permanent National Director...

By Paul Mulholland - 13th Jul 2026

Over 4,000 submissions on Healthy Ireland framework

Over 4,000 submissions were made during the public consultation for the next Healthy Ireland framework, according...

By David Lynch - 09th Jul 2026

Breaking News

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Medical Council seeks expressions of interest for performance assessment assessors

By Mindo - 10th Jul 2026
- Breaking
Prof Anthony O’Regan appointed President-Designate of RCPI

By Reporter - 06th Jul 2026
- Breaking
Public consultation on plans to recognise PLAB 2 as an exam alternative

By Mindo - 12th Jun 2026

Comment

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Opinion

More than a queue

By Dr Azrin Muslim - 09th Jul 2026

The long journey home

By Dr Pat Harrold - 09th Jul 2026

A purposeful life

By Dr Lucia Gannon - 13th Jul 2026

Medico-Legal

Acting as a medical expert witness

By Ms Sile O'Dowd - 09th Jul 2026

Why health insurance premiums keep rising

By Mindo - 29th Jun 2026

CHI review identifies a range of systemic issues

By Paul Mulholland - 29th Jun 2026

The next front in tobacco control

By Dr Muiris Houston - 29th Jun 2026

Handling a confidentiality breach in general practice

By Ms Sinead Lay - 29th Jun 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...
- Innovation In Healthcare
E08 | Innovation in Healthcare: An interview with Prof Sam McConkey

By Priscilla Lynch - 15th Aug 2024

In this episode, Professor Sam McConkey discusses the transformative potential of vaccination...

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The PA review: Scoping a spectrum of opinion

The Medical Independent has obtained submissions made during the HSE physician assistant review. Catherine Reilly takes a closer look The...

By Catherine Reilly - 13th Jul 2026

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Features

In The News
Improving health services for Irish-speaking patients

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

By Niamh Cahill - 29th Jun 2026
- Features
Features
The Free State’s early struggles and achievements in healthcare

Ireland was far from a picture of health when the...

By Bette Browne - 02nd May 2026

- Features
Features
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
- Features
- In The News
Features

In The News
Project Home: Encouraging healthcare workers to return to Ireland

A targeted strategy to attract Irish health graduates back from...

By David Lynch - 29th Jun 2026

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Paul Mulholland

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Catherine Reilly

News Editor | Mindo

David Lynch

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Biologics and disease-modifying therapy in childhood uveitis: 20 years on

This review examines how the management of childhood uveitis has evolved over the past two decades, focusing on changes in...

By Anna Macháček1 and Mr Michael J Gallagher2 - 13th Jul 2026

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Allergic rhinitis: A clinical update

Allergic rhinitis is a hypersensitivity reaction to inhaled environmental allergens...

By Theresa Lowry Lehnen - 13th Jul 2026
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Nephrology
Practical tools for primary care: Share the ISN’s kidney care ‘cheat’ sheets

Primary care is often the first point of contact for...

By Priscilla Lynch - 16th Jun 2026
- Clinical News
Clinical News
An update on tuberous sclerosis complex from a renal perspective

Care for patients in Ireland living with TSC has been...

By Barbara Majdowska1 Morgana Santos 1,2 Claire Behan 1,2 Claire Kennedy 1,2 and Susan McAnallen 1,2 - 16th Jun 2026

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In focus: Vaginal health

By Theresa Lowry Lehnen - 01st Nov 2024
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Exercise and physical activity in CKD, dialysis, and kidney transplant

By Orlaith Heslin and Laura McCullagh - 17th Jun 2025

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The home of CPD for Irish healthcare professionals.

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Tutorial | 2 CPD Points

Menopause: Diagnosis and management

This module covers:

Menopause and perimenopause – definitions
Symptoms
Long-term health impact
HRT – benefits and risks
Practical prescribing of HRT
Non-hormonal therapies
Lifestyle

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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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Call for great national ambition in clinical trials

The recent Clinical Trials Summit heard that reform is needed for Ireland to realise its potential in the area. Danielle...

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Leading US colorectal surgeon highlights changing role of surgery in IBD

By Priscilla Lynch - 13th Jul 2026
- Conference
- ISG
ISG meeting showcased Limerick surgical innovation

By Priscilla Lynch - 13th Jul 2026
- Conference
- ISG
Access to liver transplant suboptimal

By Mindo - 13th Jul 2026

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- Conference
- CPI
Reflections on the latest developments in psychiatry

By Paul Mulholland - 13th Jul 2026
- Conference
- INS
Science transforming kidney care

By Mindo - 29th Jun 2026
- Conference
- INS
New opportunities for the HLA-sensitised transplant patient

By Mindo - 29th Jun 2026

Life

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A literary meditation on Ireland’s mental healthcare past

By Prof Brendan Kelly - 13th Jul 2026

For much of modern Irish history, the psychiatric asylum stood at the centre of society’s response to mental illness, distress,...

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The Dorsal View

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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Motoring
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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The Dorsal View
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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Acadamh na Lianna, Comórtas Díospóireachta TCD/UCD/RCSI

Acadamh na Lianna, Comórtas Díospóireachta TCD/UCD/RCSI, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 23 February 2026

By Photos: Ross Coleman – Bobby Studio - 16th Jun 2026
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The new age of unreason

I spend more time than is good for me on social media. I even still use...

By Tom Doorley - 01st Jun 2026

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Update Rheumatology and Pain Vol 12 Issue 6 June 2026

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INMO ‘opposes’ introduction of physician assistants

Increase in radiation safety incidents reported

No timeframe for recruitment of new NCCP Director

Over 4,000 submissions on Healthy Ireland framework

Breaking News

Medical Council seeks expressions of interest for performance assessment assessors

Prof Anthony O’Regan appointed President-Designate of RCPI

Public consultation on plans to recognise PLAB 2 as an exam alternative

Comment

More than a queue

The long journey home

A purposeful life

Acting as a medical expert witness

Why health insurance premiums keep rising

CHI review identifies a range of systemic issues

The next front in tobacco control

Handling a confidentiality breach in general practice

Latest Issue

Medical Independent 14th July 2026

Latest News

E07 | Clinical Podcast – HPV with Prof Cara Martin

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

News Features

Improving health services for Irish-speaking patients

The Free State’s early struggles and achievements in healthcare

Reviewing radiation protection across the health service

Project Home: Encouraging healthcare workers to return to Ireland

News Team

Paul Mulholland

Catherine Reilly

David Lynch

Priscilla Lynch

Clinical News

Allergic rhinitis: A clinical update

Practical tools for primary care: Share the ISN’s kidney care ‘cheat’ sheets

An update on tuberous sclerosis complex from a renal perspective

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

Call for great national ambition in clinical trials

Leading US colorectal surgeon highlights changing role of surgery in IBD

ISG meeting showcased Limerick surgical innovation

Access to liver transplant suboptimal

More Conference News!

Reflections on the latest developments in psychiatry

Science transforming kidney care

New opportunities for the HLA-sensitised transplant patient

Life

A literary meditation on Ireland’s mental healthcare past

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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