Medical Council Announces Phased Increase to Annual Registration Fees for Doctors
The Medical Council has announced a phased increase to annual retention fees for registered doctors, beginning with the 2026 annual retention process.
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New research links rise in spinal cord damage among Irish teens to nitrous oxide use
New research has identified a rise in spinal cord damage among Irish teenagers linked to recreational nitrous oxide use, raising concerns about neurological harm.
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HIQA launches public consultation on draft national guidance for the responsible and safe use of AI in health and social care services
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.
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HIQA Publishes National Guidance on Good Communication and Plain Language in Health and Social Care
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.
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HIQA publishes new guidelines on the use of procedures that involve ionising radiation for the early detection of disease in people with no known disease or symptoms
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.
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Irish Medication Safety Network (IMSN) Conference 2025: “All Grown Up – 18 Years of the IMSN” to take place at Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin, 21 November 2025
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.
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Largest HIV Clinic in Ireland reduces unscheduled walk-ins by 5% thanks to college project
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.
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RCSI welcomes publication of National Clinical Guidance for Elective Care Facilities
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.
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