Communication-Related Concerns about Doctors The Medical Council has highlighted the importance of resolving communication-related concerns about doctors locally where appropriate, while ensuring that patient safety concerns remain the…
The Medical Council has announced a phased increase to annual retention fees for registered doctors, beginning with the 2026 annual retention process.
New research has identified a rise in spinal cord damage among Irish teenagers linked to recreational nitrous oxide use, raising concerns about neurological harm.
HIQA has launched a six-week public consultation on draft national guidance to support the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence across health and social care services in Ireland.
HIQA has released national guidance supporting the use of plain language in health and social care. Developed with key stakeholders including NALA, the guidance focuses on health literacy, digital communication and human-rights based care, aiming to improve safety, understanding and person-centred decision-making.
HIQA has published new guidelines governing the use of radiological procedures for early disease detection in people with no symptoms, emphasising justified use, informed decision-making and the need to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure.
The Irish Medication Safety Network will host its annual conference on 21 November 2025 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, celebrating 18 years of national leadership in medication safety and showcasing key clinical guidelines, innovation projects and hospital pharmacy quality improvement initiatives.
St James’s Hospital and SETU’s Higher Diploma in Operational Excellence in Healthcare has delivered measurable improvements at Ireland’s largest HIV clinic, including a 5 percent reduction in unscheduled walk-ins and shorter patient waiting times.
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) has welcomed the publication by the HSE of the National Clinical Guidance for the Elective Care Facilities (November 2025), a comprehensive resource designed to support healthcare professionals in delivering safe, high-quality, and efficient elective surgical care.
