RCSI president: ‘Every health service workaround takes time away from patient care’
New college of surgeons president Prof Deborah McNamara says outdated operating theatres and IT systems are among the challenges adding to pressure on staff
RCSI
High temperatures and factors such as obesity ‘driving global rises in stroke’
Although stroke is preventable, it causes 7m deaths each year
Irish scientists develop Sepsis breakthrough
Irish company’s breakthrough approach to treating sepsis could save millions of lives worldwide
Stroke patients complain of poor communication in hospital and on discharge
Study by RCSI finds communication ‘biggest gap’ in care, with one describing how she had to ‘stalk’ her consultant to get answers
Small number of lockdown babies have gaps in communication skills, study shows
Researchers say the findings point to the need for continued screening and additional support
Stephen Murphy wins RCSI award for a sculpture of his premature newborn son
‘Our baby, PJ, he’s a miracle – I’m not kidding. He had so many obstacles, he shouldn’t even exist’
Hundreds of overseas nurses hoping to work in Ireland stuck in visa ‘logjam’, says recruiter
Costly delays make Ireland less attractive as a work destination, nurses say
Prof Sarah Rogers obituary: Empathetic clinician with a flair for music
A ‘force of nature’, friends and colleagues recalled her exuberance, curiosity and kindness
Tony Holohan criticises desire for simplistic solutions during Covid pandemic
‘We would all have loved to find the silver bullet ... but the reality was far more complex,’ former CMO tells conference
Prejudice, unconscious bias, microaggressions: racism takes many forms in higher education
Opinion: A third of college staff from minority groups say their contributions have been minimised at work based on their race or ethnic background
Surgery waiting lists: ‘Emergency department patients will always win over elective patients’
Surgeons Deborah McNamara and Kevin Barry offer insight into how hospitals can deal with backlogs in surgery in the context of Covid and why Ireland needs more surgeons
Some 20 Ukrainians apply to become teachers in the State
‘Tailored process’ developed to support registration and vetting of qualified Ukrainians
Shortage of doctors leads to positive employment prospects for grads
Healthcare: choosing to study medicine is not a decision to be taken lightly
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A selection of popular and less well-known courses that may be right for you
‘It’s life or death’: Turf burning in urban areas blamed for rise in stroke admissions
Turf responsible for more air pollution than coal in Dublin and Birr, study finds
Sweden’s policymaker defends Covid response at Dublin conference
Country’s approach similar to others and had similar results, Dr Anders Tegnell says
Writing can brighten and enlighten – just let it flow
Here are five benefits to exploring the power of writing and how it can serve to brighten and enlighten
‘Most determined spirit’ – Brian Maye on William Lawless, United Irishman and French officer
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‘There aren’t enough good people out there’: Why can’t the HSE find more staff?
Young staff emigrating and older staff retiring early part of complex chain of problems
Rotunda process used to pick next master ‘needs to be challenged’
Top obstetrics and gynaecology expert echoes ‘outrage’ expressed by ‘dozens’ of doctors
I’m inspired by how science fought Covid-19. Can you recommend a college course?
There are a range of excellent programmes in areas from biology to biotechnology
How to enjoy your job: Learn to experience ‘flow’ – and blame your boss if you can’t
Find work that plays to your talents, seek allies at work – and blame your boss
Citizens’ jury needed to deliver verdict on use of genomics in State
Group of 25 people sought to consider how should genetics be applied and regulated
Should you consider a career in the pharmacy sector?
There are signs that the pharma industry - one of the most tightly regulated in the world - is changing
Study shows differences between male and female surgeons
Canadian study finds fewer complications for female patients operated on by females
Helping first responders deal with on the job trauma
'I wish my brain could forget what my eyes have seen.' New RCSI programme aims to support emergency workers
‘We won’t be teaching philosophy’: Meet Ireland’s five newest universities
Higher education is being transformed with merger of institutes of technology - but some fear it is a step in wrong direction
Experts say State needs ‘plan B’ of tighter restrictions to fight Omicron wave
Fears expressed about impact of infection on hospitals as new strain takes over
Ciara Grant hoping to make the leap from hospital ward to professional ranks
‘I’m so far from the hero, I went back to help on non-Covid wards ... I helped out, a little bit’
RCSI first Irish higher level institution to launch race equality action plan
Plan seeks to encourage students, academics to speak out about discrimination, harassment
HSE audit highlights major flaws in recruitment of junior doctors
One-quarter had not fully completed all occupational health assessments – report
Former PTSB chief Jeremy Masding joins board of medtech group i360 Medical
First corporate move by Welshman since stepping down from top job at Irish lender
Ireland is on the cusp of yet another Covid-related disaster
Health services and schools will bear the brunt as we fail to take action on latest wave
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