Dr Anthony O'Connor: History matters, but the record numbers on trolleys should trump commemoration debates
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The INMO said that this was further evidence that our health service “simply cannot cope with the demands”.
We also ranked the fifth worst for getting value out of the money we put into our healthcare system.
A report in the Sunday Business Post says a report will recommend their closure.
*Well, her creator’s, anyway.
Independent TD Finian McGrath became irate following the Taoiseach’s initial response to questioning regarding overcrowding in emergency departments. Jerry Buttimer soon followed.
The crisis in the A&E is hitting vulnerable patients.
A parcel of drugs was passed to the prisoner in hospital.
Hospital waiting lists and overcrowding are among the biggest problems facing the health service.
Yesterday there were 45 people on trolleys.
The suggestion has been raised in Northern Ireland that charges should be introduced to deter abuse of the system.
Five hospitals increased by between 75% to 187% in comparison to the same period last year.
The emergency department at Limerick hospital was discussed in the Dáil today.
This is the speech which was given by 17-year-old Conor McNally at the funeral today of his cousin, Glen Murphy McNally, who was found dead on Thursday.
We need innovative solutions to the increasingly dangerous and frustrating problem of overburdened emergency departments, writes Lauren Joslin.
“We shouldn’t be scared of reform,” the Irish Patients Association said, following reports that a number may close.
A freak storm caused major damage to the Emergency Department at the hospital in July.
In 65 per cent of cases, ambulances aren’t arriving at the scene within the 19 minute response time set-out by the health watchdog.
The hospital is trying to contain an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug and has asked the public to avoid visiting unless absolutely essential.
The Irish Association for Emergency Medicine has said that the problem will worsen after July.
At least 113 cases of flu have been recorded at the hospital since the outbreak began last month.
The relocation had previously been postponed as management at the hospital said it did not want to impose additional pressures on other hospitals.
An outbreak of the winter vomiting bug means the hospital has introduced visiting restrictions, including to emergency wards.
The National Ambulance Service says it followed all correct protocols, and says the shortest route isn’t always the best one.
The Mid Western Regional Hospital has said patients should only come to its emergency department in cases of “urgent need”.
The Irish Association of Emergency Medicine believes changing the management of emergency departments could save hundreds of lives.
Nurses in the Emergency Department at the Mid Western Regional Hospital have voted in favour of taking industrial action over bed capacity at the Limerick hospital.
The Medical Independent says less than a sixth of almost 100 vehicles bought by the HSE haven’t been deployed for use yet.
Accident & Emergency services at Belfast City Hospital are to close due to a shortage of doctors.
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The government has been accused of misleading the public – and the HSE has admitted that HIQA inspectors never visited Roscommon Hospital before compiling their reports.
Two councillors quit Fine Gael over the Roscommon downgrade, as Kenny admits: Yes, I promised to keep services.
Last February, Enda Kenny pledged to “protect and defend” the Roscommon A&E. With the emergency services at the hospital closing tomorrow, we ask: should politicians be held accountable for election promises?
The Taoiseach promised to “defend” the hospital’s emergency ward, which will be closed tomorrow.
President McAleese signed the Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Act, passing it into law, late last night.
More than 100 doctors will arrive this week from India and Pakistan to help boost doctor numbers in Ireland and improve A&E waiting times.
Naughten loses whip for voting against his party on the hospital cuts, while Frank Feighan faces the wrath of constituents for voting ‘Yes’.
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation new mobile phone updater allows you to see how many patients are on trolleys around the country at any given time. It makes for stark reading.
A protest will take place outside Leinster House tonight – amid claims the cardiac death rate in Roscommon hospital is four times that in Galway.