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Ten parents PER MINUTE are signing up to free GP care for under 6s

The level of uptake has been described as “phenomenal”.

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Poll: Have you ever diagnosed an illness using the internet?

As many as 1 in 8 people who have gone online for advice have diagnosed themselves incorrectly.

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Leinster has longest GP waiting times for patients while Munster has shortest

The average waiting time for a GP has soared from just under 10 hours in 2010 to over 34 hours.

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The Hailo for doctors app wants to take the pain out of regular GP visits

MeeDoc launched in Ireland today, and it wants to take the pain away from GP appointments for everyone.

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Pregnancy is meant to be an exciting, happy time. So, what happens if you...

Pregnant women who find themselves depressed often feel a lot of guilt, writes Catriona Spellman.

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'I was getting sick all day when I was pregnant. The doctor told me to have...

Severe vomiting affects 2% of pregnant woman, but some say there is not enough awareness about it, even among the medical profession.

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My life with shingles: 'It was like I had gone a few rounds with Conor McGregor'

I incorrectly believed that shingles was contagious, writes Carol Reddy Locke

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TV doctor claims businessman 'unlawfully interfered' with her GP practice

Dr Nina Byrnes has said the situation could cause irreparable damage to her medical and business reputation.

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Irish people are not hopeful for the future of healthcare here at all

As many people are pessimistic for the future of healthcare here as are optimistic about it.

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Children's hospitals tell people to stay away due to "unprecedented demand"

Three hospitals in Dublin have issued the appeal.

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Partner of GP says daughter she is accused of killing was her 'number one...

Andrius Kozlovskis told the trial of his horror at finding 11-year-old Emily cold in her bed.

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Gardaí considered other possible causes of death in case of GP accused of...

Bernadette Scully is accused of the manslaughter of her profoundly disabled daughter by giving her too much sedative.

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'It's not cancer, is it?' Jo Malone on the health scare that changed her life

In an extract from her autobiography, business woman Jo Malone writes about being told she had breast cancer.

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How to cope with 7 common illnesses

Mild bugs can often be dealt with at home.

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Older people ending up in hospital due to inappropriate prescriptions

People over the age of 65 are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of medicine.

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Visit your GP... in the Post Office? Kildare branch trialling new doctor service

The post office in Ballymore Eustace will be the first to offer the VideoDoc service.

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'In a utopian society there would be free GP care. In reality, we can't do that'

Doctors are struggling with a jump in consultations and lack of resources.

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'My patients die younger and develop chronic conditions earlier than affluent...

The current healthcare delivery does not recognise their increased health needs, writes Dr David Gibney.

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Doctors say more babies are getting potentially fatal whooping cough

The condition can have fatal consequences for babies up to three months of age.

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People urged to get flu vaccine after jump in cases of influenza-like illness

People in high-risk groups include pregnant women and those over the age of 65.

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'I've had enough': A Galway GP has invoiced the ambulance service to...

Dr Peter Sloane says that he wants to draw attention to the lack of resources to the ambulance service in Carraroe.

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Some GPs are 'outraged' that they're being expected to lead abortion services

The government wants terminations to be a ‘GP-led’ service.

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374,000 students get access to free online GP consultations

The USI has said the move will help students who are struggling financially.

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GPs will be permitted to conscientiously object to providing abortion...

The government has said it wants terminations to be a ‘GP-led’ service.

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'We are not the HSE's dumping ground' - after 48 years, is the State finally...

The current General Medical Services agreement between the government and GPs dates from 1970.

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Government approves plans to give 14,000 carers free GP cards

Health Minister Simon Harris said that he knew of the difficulties faced by carers in Ireland.

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So many people are dying from alcohol-related deaths it's like 'planes going...

Despite three people dying in Ireland every day due to alcohol, one expert said there’s “very little outcry”.

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GPs to hold emergency meeting to discuss referendum result

Abortion services are expected to be GP-led.

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GP who dodged paying almost €100,000 in tax jailed for 16 months

The doctor had a hidden bank account into which he lodged 1,686 cheques.

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GPs group calls on Harris to ensure doctors must 'opt in' to provide abortion...

The NAGP passed a series of motions after an emergency meeting today following the result of the referendum.

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'Abortion is not part of routine general practice. 85% of GPs are of this...

The provision of abortion services in Ireland must be an-opt in service, writes Dr Maitiu O Tuathail.

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Hamilton takes pole at rain-hit, crash-marred French Grand Prix

Mercedes dominated the session as Valtteri Bottas claimed second.

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'It's one less thing to worry about': HSE grants free GP service to 14,000...

The service applies to anyone who received carer’s allowance or carer’s benefit, but who do not hold a medical card.

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Taoiseach says abortion services may not be available in every hospital in...

Varadkar said he is confident services will be available, but perhaps not in every hospital or clinic.

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Guidelines published for GPs who will provide abortion services

Services are expected to begin from 1 January.

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Woman who stole over €40,000 from former GP she was caring for jailed for two...

The victim, now aged 90, said she felt an “immense sense of betrayal”.

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'Grave concerns' as president and council of national GP group resign

There had been “serious issues of internal governance” at the National Association of General Practitioners, a statement said.

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Sinn Féin proposes free GP visits, back-to-school bonuses and welfare hikes...

Sinn Féin also wants to introduce an annual ‘Back to School Bonus Child Benefit Payment’ of €140

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How a 'safety plan' can help a person who is suicidal

“The situation isn’t irretrievable – there are simple, practical measures that everyone can do to turn it around.”

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Doctors warn that extending free GP care to under-8s is 'putting pressure on...

The IMO has warned that many GP clinics are already at capacity and cannot take on new patients.

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