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Medical Council concerned about increase in ‘serious complaints’

The Medical Council is “concerned” about the nature of the serious complaints it is receiving. The issue...

By Catherine Reilly - 15th Jun 2026

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Panel for non-directed living donation not yet established

By Catherine Reilly - 15th Jun 2026
- In The News
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Significant differences in POCC uptake between specialties

By David Lynch - 15th Jun 2026

HSE CEO acknowledges ‘challenges’ faced by international doctors

The HSE CEO has acknowledged to the Medical Independent (MI) the importance of induction for international...

By Paul Mulholland - 15th Jun 2026

CHI plans leadership programme for specialty leads

Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is planning to design a leadership and management development programme for clinical...

By Niamh Cahill - 15th Jun 2026

Breaking News

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Consultants express ‘extreme concern’ over waiting list figures

By Reporter - 12th Jun 2026
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Public consultation on plans to recognise PLAB 2 as an exam alternative

By Mindo - 12th Jun 2026
- Breaking
A ‘whole-of-hospital’ approach needed for weekend rostering- IMO

By Mindo - 11th Jun 2026

Comment

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Opinion

The case for a social media prohibition on under-16s

By Mindo - 16th Jun 2026

Editorial

Roll-out of consultant contract hits first significant controversy

By Paul Mulholland - 16th Jun 2026

Medico-Legal

Remote consulting: Legal, ethical, and practical considerations

By Mr Stephen O'Leary - 16th Jun 2026

Medicine, meaning, and walking the path

By Prof Brendan Kelly - 16th Jun 2026

The science of long-distance running

By George Winter - 16th Jun 2026

Opinion

Putting the heart back into healthcare education

By Dr Áine Ryan (PHD)1 and Prof Denis Harkin2 - 31st May 2026

Editorial

Tracking medical workforce trends

By Paul Mulholland - 31st May 2026

Medico-Legal

Navigating professional boundaries

By Dr Victoria Cox and Dr Ellen Walshe - 01st Jun 2026

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E07 | Clinical Podcast – HPV with Prof Cara Martin

By Mindo - 21st Jan 2026

Since the recording of this podcast, the latest HPSC data for the...
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E08 | Innovation in Healthcare: An interview with Prof Sam McConkey

By Priscilla Lynch - 15th Aug 2024

In this episode, Professor Sam McConkey discusses the transformative potential of vaccination...

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Decoding Ireland’s transplant activity

Catherine Reilly examines key actions required to enhance access to organ transplant in Ireland...

By Catherine Reilly - 15th Jun 2026

- Features
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The Free State’s early struggles and achievements in healthcare

Ireland was far from a picture of health when the...

By Bette Browne - 02nd May 2026
- Features
Features
The changing nature of opioid use disorder in Ireland

Opioid use disorder was the focus of an insightful presentation...

By Niamh Cahill - 18th May 2026

- Features
Features
Immigration crackdown hits healthcare

Bette Browne reports on the groups of doctors and nurses...

By Bette Browne - 15th Jun 2026
- Features
Features
Medical Council may develop guidance for doctors on PAs

Catherine Reilly examines the feedback of medical bodies during the...

By Catherine Reilly - 31st May 2026

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David Lynch

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Clinical News

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How countries can act on WHO kidney resolution

A new Lancet paper outlines how countries can turn World Health Organisation kidney health commitments into action...

By Priscilla Lynch - 16th Jun 2026

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Clinical News

Nephrology
Practical tools for primary care: Share the ISN’s kidney care ‘cheat’ sheets

Primary care is often the first point of contact for...

By Priscilla Lynch - 16th Jun 2026
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An update on tuberous sclerosis complex from a renal perspective

Care for patients in Ireland living with TSC has been...

By Barbara Majdowska1 Morgana Santos 1,2 Claire Behan 1,2 Claire Kennedy 1,2 and Susan McAnallen 1,2 - 16th Jun 2026
- Clinical News
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Clinical News

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When does CKD matter in older adults?

A practical approach for primary care on the interpretation of...

By Dr Ikhwan Marion1 and Dr Vladimir Stoyanov2 - 16th Jun 2026

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In focus: Vaginal health

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Exercise and physical activity in CKD, dialysis, and kidney transplant

By Orlaith Heslin and Laura McCullagh - 17th Jun 2025

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HRT – benefits and risks
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Non-hormonal therapies
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The presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid dependence

This module gives an expert overview of the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid dependence, with the latest Ireland-specific treatment guidelines and protocols.

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Infant GORD and reflux

This module discusses one of the commonest feeding-related issues encountered in infants, reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, and outlines the latest guidance on diagnosis and management

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The Latest Conference News

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The future of data and technology in Irish health

ICT was a major focus of this year’s Future Health Summit. David Lynch reports...

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Insights and innovation at National Education Day

By RCPI - 15th Jun 2026
- Conference
- IICN / INA
Headache and migraine in focus

By Pat Kelly - 16th Jun 2026
- Conference
- IICN / INA
Neurological disorders and the importance of brain health

By Mindo - 16th Jun 2026

More Conference News!

- Conference
- IICN / INA
‘Huge opportunities’ for young doctors entering neurology

By Pat Kelly - 16th Jun 2026
- Conference
- IICN / INA
Parkinson’s disease and DBS – one year on

By Pat Kelly - 16th Jun 2026
- Conference
- ISR
Exciting times in treatment of systemic sclerosis

By Priscilla Lynch - 18th May 2026

Life

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Welcoming the new Lexus Gen-RZ

By Shane O'Donoghue - 01st Jun 2026

The Lexus RZ was the Japanese company’s second-ever electric car when it was first unveiled in 2022, following on from...

The Dorsal View

The Dorsal View

Life in the fast lane for ‘enhanced’ athletes

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 01st Jun 2026

The world’s first Enhanced Games took place recently in Las Vegas (where else?). At the tournament, athletes were permitted to...

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Magic balls, Madonna, and K-pop: The heat is on for World Cup 2026

By the time you are reading this, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be underway, with...

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 16th Jun 2026
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IICN / INA
Irish Neurological Association, Annual Meeting

Irish Neurological Association, Annual Meeting, Clontarf Castle Hotel, Co Dublin, 14–15 May 2026...

By Mindo - 16th Jun 2026
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Acadamh na Lianna, Comórtas Díospóireachta TCD/UCD/RCSI

Acadamh na Lianna, Comórtas Díospóireachta TCD/UCD/RCSI, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 23 February 2026

By Photos: Ross Coleman – Bobby Studio - 16th Jun 2026
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The new age of unreason

I spend more time than is good for me on social media. I even still use...

By Tom Doorley - 01st Jun 2026

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Update Rheumatology and Pain Vol 12 Issue 6 June 2026

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Panel for non-directed living donation not yet established

Significant differences in POCC uptake between specialties

HSE CEO acknowledges ‘challenges’ faced by international doctors

CHI plans leadership programme for specialty leads

Breaking News

Consultants express ‘extreme concern’ over waiting list figures

Public consultation on plans to recognise PLAB 2 as an exam alternative

A ‘whole-of-hospital’ approach needed for weekend rostering- IMO

Comment

The case for a social media prohibition on under-16s

Roll-out of consultant contract hits first significant controversy

Remote consulting: Legal, ethical, and practical considerations

Medicine, meaning, and walking the path

The science of long-distance running

Putting the heart back into healthcare education

Tracking medical workforce trends

Navigating professional boundaries

Latest Issue

Medical Independent 2nd June 2026

Latest News

E07 | Clinical Podcast – HPV with Prof Cara Martin

E08 | Innovation in Healthcare: An interview with Prof Sam McConkey

News Features

The Free State’s early struggles and achievements in healthcare

The changing nature of opioid use disorder in Ireland

Immigration crackdown hits healthcare

Medical Council may develop guidance for doctors on PAs

News Team

Paul Mulholland

Catherine Reilly

David Lynch

Priscilla Lynch

Clinical News

Practical tools for primary care: Share the ISN’s kidney care ‘cheat’ sheets

An update on tuberous sclerosis complex from a renal perspective

When does CKD matter in older adults?

In focus: Vaginal health

Exercise and physical activity in CKD, dialysis, and kidney transplant

Latest CPD Modules

The home of CPD for Irish healthcare professionals.

Menopause: Diagnosis and management

The presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid dependence

Infant GORD and reflux

The Latest Conference News

The future of data and technology in Irish health

Insights and innovation at National Education Day

Headache and migraine in focus

Neurological disorders and the importance of brain health

More Conference News!

‘Huge opportunities’ for young doctors entering neurology

Parkinson’s disease and DBS – one year on

Exciting times in treatment of systemic sclerosis

Life

Welcoming the new Lexus Gen-RZ

Life in the fast lane for ‘enhanced’ athletes

Magic balls, Madonna, and K-pop: The heat is on for World Cup 2026

Irish Neurological Association, Annual Meeting

Acadamh na Lianna, Comórtas Díospóireachta TCD/UCD/RCSI

The new age of unreason

Featured Classifieds

Transplant Haematologists

Health New Zealand

General Practitioner

HSE

Haematologists

Health New Zealand

Diploma in Healthcare Law

Law Society of Ireland

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist wanted for Waterford Mental Health Service, HSE Dublin & South East Region.

Waterford Mental Health Service, HSE Dublin & South East Region.

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist wanted for Wexford Child & Adolescent Mental Health, HSE Dublin & South East Region.

HSE

Update Rheumatology and Pain Vol 12 Issue 6 June 2026

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