Royal College Of Physicians Of Ireland

Committee’s advice has caused frustration and concerns it ‘operates in isolation’

Medical body links coronavirus-related infection of placenta to B117 strain

Nphet member Dr Mary Horgan urges public to ‘think before they travel’ over Easter

US infectious diseases expert urges caution over ‘plateau’ in cases, at Dublin online event

Government hopes to have all schools open by the end of March, depending Covid numbers

Special needs schools most seriously affected by closures, Dr Louise Kyne says

Harbison worked on the Kerry babies case and Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s murder

Almost a year since Covid-19 emerged, there is a chink of light at the end of the tunnel

Dying with Dignity Bill brings up myriad of ethical, legal and moral issues. It is imperative that both sides of the debate are heard

NPHET official cites ‘international evidence’ for restaurants’ role in spreading virus

It is reasonable to be worried, but much thought and testing are going into getting it right

Dr Syed Waqqar Ali is eighth healthcare worker in State to die of disease during pandemic

Public health advice is to ‘use your judgment’ on how best to follow existing guidance

Crumlin children’s hospital is seeing more children than ever presenting with mental health issues

Prof Mary Horgan, who worked with Aids victims in US, cautions against stigmatising

RCPI says staff, non-smoking customers need to be protected from second-hand smoke

World Rugby says wearing of masks and gloves at training not deemed essential

Covid Stories: We are the people who work behind the scenes to keep safe those who keep you safe

Covid Stories: ‘It is shocking to see how ill men and women, young and old, admitted to hospital are’

Changes in our behaviour will affect the transmission of other infectious diseases

Team effort across health service has driven fight, infectious disease consultants say

Hospital life has altered beyond recognition, writes Gaye Cunnane of St James’s Hospital

Treating teenage and young adult cancer patients differently can drive up survival rates

Experts recommend tackling homelessness with more hostels and increased funding

Work-life imbalance, lack of control at work and lack of support are all risk factors

Tusla says notices received from accommodation managers unlikely to capture all cases

Children in emergency accommodation ‘more likely to be bullied’, study finds

Cardiologists call for ban on vaping as study finds arteries stiffen after one vaping episode

Consultant burnout impacting on patients with diminished quality of care, says IHCA

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland expresses concern over youth use of nicotine

Doctors ‘pushed’ to emigrate by health cuts, poor conditions and new entrant salaries

Doctors concerned over ‘absolute confidence’ expectation following Ruth Morrissey case

Implications of choice demand a nuanced approach in context of termination of pregnancy

Lack of respect, training options, expectation to carry out non-core tasks among reasons cited

HSE guide suggests hospital staff should have post-natal care plan for women with epilepsy

Just one in five say work situation leaves them enough time for family or personal life

HPV vaccination is Ireland’s best chance of eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem

From first proposal in 1993 to present day controversy over escalating costs

HSE says this year’s vaccine is a good match to combat circulating strains

Health professionals have ‘serious concerns’ January 1st introduction is being rushed