Use of social networks increasingly contributing to mental health problems, particularly among young people, conference hears
Irish Medical Organisation
The demands of caring for an ageing population, the provision of out-of-hours services and getting locum cover are some of the issues deterring doctors from filling GP vacancies
Less than 10 per cent of 400,000 newly eligible people have availed of scheme
Survey by union found 83% routinely working hours in contravention of legislation
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
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
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