What’s in a name? Confusion remains over titles in the health sector
In 110 countries ‘physiotherapist’ is synonymous with ‘physical therapist’ except in Ireland
Radiologist found guilty of poor professional performance
Dr Dawar Siddiqi made serious errors in relation to CT scan reports, inquiry hears
Radiologist did write reports, medical inquiry told
Consultant had told fitness-to-practise inquiry he may not have written all reports at issue
Radiologist asked if he had concerns over his own competence
Consultant tells fitness-to-practise inquiry he may not have written all reports at issue
Doctor accused of making serious errors in reading CT scans
Radiologist who worked at Bantry hospital denies poor professional performance allegation
Locum at centre of X-ray recall not qualified to work as specialist in Irish health service
Radiologist is one of three whose work is being re-examined in unlinked reviews
High standards ‘cannot compensate’ for radiologist shortage
RCSI faculty says more consultants needed after X-ray errors
Kenny ‘concerned’ at hospital recalls after X-ray errors
Mistakes found in work of locum radiologists employed by HSE
Retired teacher drowned after boat capsized, inquest told
Douglas Perrin (66) had retired to live at Goleen in Cork a year before death last August
Bantry consultants faulted over hand hygiene training
Hiqa inspectors report ‘brown staining’ on commodes in medical ward of hospital
Claims that tobacco tax hikes causes increased smuggling “whitewash”
Head of HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme calls for the Government to introduce further tax hikes to discourage smoking
Member of The Calvinists band dies after car crash
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Bantry crash which claims life of musician Taidhg Burke
Electronic hospital referrals by Cork GPs
Mercy University Hospital (MUH) in Cork is the first hospital in Ireland with an electronic system for GPs’ referring patients for general outpatient appointments.
Downgrading of Bantry hospital a ‘wrong move’
Move will cause chaos in remote peninsulas, community watchdog says
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