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Investigations
Catherine Reilly
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08 Dec 2016
The activities of Irish postgraduate training bodies in countries with poor human rights records, notably Saudi Arabia, are prompting questions within the medical profession. Catherine Reilly reports
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Investigations
Paul Mulholland
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25 Nov 2016
Paul Mulholland examines what progress has been made in addressing the trolley crisis and implementing the Emergency Department Taskforce Report 2015.
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Investigations
Catherine Reilly
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16 Nov 2016
Catherine Reilly looks at some of the latest trends in drug abuse in Ireland, including growing concerns over abuse of an anti-convulsant prescription drug
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Investigations
Paul Mulholland
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05 Sep 2016
As the NTPF returns to its original role of purchasing care for public patients in the private sector, Paul Mulholland examines its highs and lows and asks will it provide anything more than a short-term solution to the growing waiting list problem?
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Investigations
Catherine Reilly
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25 Aug 2016
A national, joined-up approach is required and planning regulations need to be tighter to prevent proliferation of fast-food outlets and inappropriate locating, say health campaigners. Catherine Reilly reports
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Investigations
Catherine Reilly
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11 Aug 2016
The unique demands of elite horse racing — notably weight-making — can have detrimental effects on jockeys’ physical and mental health. Catherine Reilly reports on reforms being pursued by health and sports science professionals
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Investigations
Catherine Reilly
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21 Jul 2016
Recurrent scandals in healthcare indicate that probity infrastructure needs urgent review. Catherine Reilly reports
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Investigations
Catherine Reilly
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07 Jul 2016
An unwieldy structure with limited capacity to designate funding priorities, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has pledged reform as it navigates a period of uncertainty. Catherine Reilly reports
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Investigations
Niamh Cahill
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23 Jun 2016
The National Integrated Medical Imaging System (NIMIS) is now almost complete. But the journey has not been without its challenges, with many delays and technical difficulties experienced along the way. Niamh Cahill investigates
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Investigations
Catherine Reilly
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09 Jun 2016
The public hospital system has acquired layers of separate arrangements for PR/communications provision, with a multitude of PR firms under contract. Catherine Reilly reports
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Investigations
Catherine Reilly
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30 May 2016
Clinical ethicists and clinical ethics services have developed in other healthcare systems, but in Ireland have been slow to take hold. Catherine Reilly reports
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Investigations
David Lynch
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19 May 2016
In less than 12 months, Zika has gone from a regional phenomena in Brazil to a global concern. David Lynch talks to experts about the national and international challenges