A man, oblivious to the world, and so at war with the living, screamed and heckled a couple and their daughter

The only value of having power is to empower other people in turn. Experience of illness and the health system yields simple insights into how care can be improved

Spruce up your broomsticks and oil your frogs, it’s about to get spooky and slimy again, as Practical Magic Two is on the horizon

The sea air masks a weight that would otherwise be crushing: no kidney transplant or living donor has worked out for me yet

How can we move towards an idea of community rather than competition for care?

In those transitory spaces in the hospital, where you think you can breathe a sigh of relief, don’t

Don’t let healthcare surroundings determine how you feel. Make the space your own with a few home comforts and items of self-care

What’s gone, what’s next, within is now all we can live for

Orla Tinsley: As I fought for life, the joy and magic of seeing Mariah Carey live, suspended in time, was something that could live forever

I bought a commode that the HSE should have provided. I paid for the hand railing the HSE should have provided

There must be accountability, and removal and retraining of staff who create danger for patients in their care

Medical gaslighting after a serious injury makes recovery a long, tortuous road

Orla Tinsley: I was a penniless student, but there was one kitten, King George, who melted my heart

Orla Tinsley: Social media morphs into a space to write intentionally and lyrically when picking up a pen is not an option

The Human Tissue Bill has taken 15 years to reach committee stage but it promises to be a milestone for donors and those in need of organs