No money – no treatment – doctor refuses to treat little girl A doctor denies the charge of refusing to treat a little girl as the mother had no money and was waiting for a medical card. He said it was his policy to treat patients irrespective of whether they … Continue reading
Women and work – get the balance right. Studies have shown that whilst women want to feel successful at work, money is not the most important issue – they want a work-life balance and turn down positions that could negatively impact on this. A report carried out by Defining Success … Continue reading
The Minister for Health, James Reilly got stuck in a lift as he was getting shown around the Phoenix Care Centre in Grangegorman, North Dublin, the country’s newest psychiatric hospital. The hospital which cost €22 million will replace the macabre St Brendan’s Hospital which was built in the early 19th … Continue reading
Are you looking for a nursing job in the UK or Ireland? We have a variety of jobs available for you to choose from listed below: Practice Nurse – Part Time Contract – Dublin 4 & 14 – €21 per hour Duties Summary – Phlebotomy, Child Vaccinations, Smears, Family Planning … Continue reading
DRIVERS with serious medical conditions including heart problems, epilepsy, depression and cancer face being put off the road for six months or more until their illness is treated. There are new medical guidelines that state in particular cases they are not to drive until their doctor is happy that their … Continue reading
The new unrecognisable A&E department in the Mater Hospital is now ready to begin emergency medical treatment. The casualty department is now bright and airy with high-tech up-to-the-minute facilities – a radical transformation from the old unit. The feared waiting times should improve with the new medical equipment and better … Continue reading
RTE’s Operation Transformation team have suggested seven basic lifestyle changes to increase people’s fitness and counteract our growing obesity problem. Dr Eva Orsmond, Dr Eddie Murphy and Karl Henry spoke at the Oireachtas Health Committee and recommended the following: children should be weighed at school at least once a year … Continue reading
Are you afraid to visit the dentist? Most of us dread a visit to the dentist but it is very important to go for regular check ups to keep your teeth and mouth healthy. Catching the problems early means a much easier procedure and prevents a considerable degree of pain … Continue reading
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