A tragic death led to new legislation – Pharmacies in a medical emergency
Pharmacists have a legal and professional obligations to ensure medicine is supplied with appropriate information in order to ensure correct use and minimise the risk of using them incorrectly or causing harm.
28 July, 2021Leading oncologist warns of ‘enormous implications’ for time-dependent care for cancer patients
A leading oncologist, Professor Seamus O’Reilly, of Cork University Hospital and the Mercy University Hospital has warned that delays to cancer diagnosis and treatment caused by the Covid-19 crisis could increase cancer mortality rates for the next decade.
28 July, 2021HSE Cyber Attack Will Cut Lives Short Due to Delayed Diagnosis
The Irish Times has recently reported that the cyber attack in May 2021 on the Health Service Executive (HSE) is going to have an impact on the health of some patients.
28 July, 2021Chronic Pain Syndrome
Chronic pain conditions can occur as a result of substandard healthcare treatment which can have a long-lasting impact on a patient’s life, as well as on their family and relationships.
14 June, 2021