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Children's referendum must reflect 'middle Ireland'
The proposed referendum on children's rights should not be put to the people, unless it first receives all-party agreement, the new chairman of the Adoption Board has said. p
Data shows under-reporting of maternal deaths
There is significant under-reporting of maternal death rates in the Republic by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), an examination of data from Dublin's three main maternity hospitals has found. p
Proposed legislation would add to complexity of inquests, department warns
The Department of Health has warned that new legislation governing the work of coroners could add considerably to the complexity and duration of inquests into deaths. p
Acupuncture twice as effective as conventional treatment
Acupuncture is almost twice as effective as conventional medical treatment for chronic low back pain, a study published today suggests. p
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Urgent care, but no A&E co-location
The planned new co-location hospitals will be permitted to establish their own minor injury units and urgent care centres, the Department of Health has confirmed, in a document provided to the current talks on a new contract for consultants. pMercy overtime pay proposals may not be feasible
Further talks are planned between the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) and management at the Mercy University Hospital (MUH) in Cork in a bid to resolve a dispute over overtime payments to about 80 non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) there. pIrish people suffer highest number of minor ailments in Europe, says study
Irish people suffer from the highest number of minor ailments, such as stomach upsets, coughs and sore throats, compared with people in 20 countries across Europe. pSimply friends with a passion
That's men for you: Padraig O'Morain's guide to men's health Platonic relationships are little talked about today. Whether they are between men and women, women and women or men and men they are likely to be seen as a sort of cover for a sexual relationship. pInShort
pBreastCheck seeks surgical registrar
BreastCheck is seeking a general surgical registrar with an interest in breast surgery. The position is based at the southern screening unit and the South Infirmary Victoria Hospital, Cork. p
Adopting children's rights
The new chairman of the Adoption Board tells Barry O'Keeffe about his 'child-centred' aims pIs Ireland about to come clean?
In the UK, hospitals are banning ties, long sleeves and even doctors' traditional white coats in an effort to curb the spread of hospital-acquired infections. But what's being done in Ireland? Hélène Hofman reports pHealth policies beggar belief
Heart Beat: Come here to me now. Did you hear the latest? The mandarins of the Health Service Executive (HSE) have run out of money and instead of going back to the Government and taxpayers for more, they are going to institute some readjustments (cutbacks, to you and me). p
Angry reaction to Harney's cutbacks
The rural health services are being downgraded by closures and cutbacks, as well as an increasing emphasis on centralisation. Theresa Judge reports pTeagasc study aims to break the silence
The rising rate of suicide among young men in rural areas has prompted the first Irish study into the problem. Sylvia Thompson reports pSuicide's deep roots in rural Ireland
Suicide in a farming family is more difficult to deal with than in other rural or urban families, writes Seán Mac Connell , Agriculture Correspondent p
A recipe for losing weight
The holiday season may be officially over but many still have a souvenir of a few pounds or more. Five health and fitness experts give tips on eating better and exercising more. Hélène Hofman reports pRacing around Europe in fine time
While dashing about Europe, Emmet Malone still found time to prepare for last Saturday's half-marathon, but the wife remains unimpressed pCareless talk at a price
Mind Moves: 'Loose talk can cost lives." "Button your lip." "Keep it under your hat." So enjoined second World War posters at a time when careless talk did indeed have the capacity to cost the lives of thousands. p
Flowering remedies in a bottle
As more people embrace an holistic approach to healthcare, there is a new interest in flower essences, writes Sylvia Thompson pDrawing from life
The Bigger Picture: We are all born creative. For me, this is an idea I've had to have faith in as it's been difficult for me to see it in myself. I've never felt the power of great creativity coming through me. pMy Kind of Exercise
Patricia Weston gives actress Fionnuala Ní Fhlatharta, who plays Berni in TG4's Ros na Rún, a few tips on getting back into shape after having a baby pCheck-up
I noticed my voice has become hoarse over the past couple of weeks but thought perhaps I was just coming down with a cold. However, a friend has suggested I may have polyps. What are these and how would I have got them? p
Dealing a new card in life
A New Life: Mick Kelly speaks to a man who has bridged the gap between work and play - he traded in his insurance job in order to play bridge pOn the Couch
Dr Norman Delanty, Consultant neurologist and director of the multidisciplinary epilepsy programme at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. pTheory and practice
My Working Day: Philip Larkin is a Galway-based lecturer in palliative care. He was the recipient of the first Irish Research Fellowship in Palliative Care, in 2003 pA short story of loss and marriage
RadioScope: I'm Walking on the Air, Francis MacManus Short Story Competition, RTÉ Radio One, Wednesday, September 19th, 8.45pm pLifelines
FILTERING OUT LEARNING DIFFICULTIES: Some children with learning difficulties have problems filtering out background noises which then distract them from the words in a conversation and affect their concentration and communication skills. p
