Varadkar said he sent a friend a contract because he wanted to reach an agreement with the National Association of General Practitioners that would be similar to a Irish Medical Organisation deal
Irish Medical Organisation
Nine out of 10 doctors in Ireland experience mental health difficulties linked to their work and most keep this private because of fear of stigma. Almost 60 per cent have no time to eat, drink or use the toilet while at work
Organisation says freeze, which was announced in October, makes deal struck with the HSE a year ago to address staff shortages and working conditions inoperable
Invitation from Government on deal to replace Building Momentum, which expires at end of year, expected to be accepted
Health service needs to be fully digitised within five years, group says in pre-budget submission
Irish Medical Organisation vice-president warns general practice capacity ‘very tight’ and extension of card scheme will add further pressure
Process of allocating cards to people paid up to the median income is being staggered across income levels to ensure HSE has the capacity to process high number of applications expected
Government introduced new consultant contracts earlier this year amid opposition
Judge ruled case met low threshold of containing legal grounds that are ‘arguable’
With the next election starting to loom, the Government has finally reached a deal on the voter-friendly proposal, though at the elevated price tag of €130 million
About 430,000 people earning under median household income will also qualify for GP visit cards under changes
Calls for a ‘care partner’ scheme to be set up to enable residents in care – either in nursing homes or hospitals – to have at least one advocate to support them
Bernard Gloster says seven-day working ‘isn’t just about the June bank holiday weekend’ as IMO warns bed capacity and doctor retention must be addressed
Lack of policies cause ‘ultra-processed foods and excessive red and processed meat’ to dominate
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