Families cut back on visits to doctorIRISH PEOPLE are cutting back on visits to the doctor and on medicines – even prescribed doses – as a result of the recession, a new survey has shown.
Seeking a clear focus on opennessVictims of medical negligence sometimes meet a wall of silence. For the sake of justice, much more openness is required
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- Medical card 'bias' emerges in new figures
PEOPLE LIVING in the northeast and in north Dublin are much less likely to be granted discretionary medical cards than individuals living in other parts of the State, it has emerged.
- Walking habit gathers pace
A NEW fitness craze is beginning to hit community centres and parish halls around the country: teaching walkers how to squeeze every ounce of fitness out of their walking – indoors.
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Right to apologiseThe Irish Medical Council’s revised guide to professional conduct and ethics says patients are entitled to ‘honest, open and prompt communication from doctors about adverse events that may have caused them harm’
- A fair way to fund our care?
How does the Fair Deal scheme work, who qualifies and how do you apply? asksFIONA REDDAN
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- You people in the Oireachtas just don't get it
Government seems to believe it will all be business as before, once the mob has settled down. It won’t, writesMAURICE NELIGAN
- Prevention programme is on chopping block
MEDICAL MATTERS: Despite its obvious success, Heartwatch is under threat of cancellation, writesMUIRIS HOUSTON
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- A woman's heart
Women need to be more aware of their heart disease risk and symptoms, and more gender-specific clinical studies are being called for.CLAIRE O’CONNELL investigates
Needling issue of weight lossAbout 80 per cent of Chinese people use acupuncture to treat obesity, writesSYLVIA THOMPSON
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