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Health News – Ireland (Last update: 11.06.21)

June 11, 2021
We have higlighted some recent health news in Ireland where you can download in PDF below:  Download Now Alternatively, you can also read the update here: COVID: Death Risk Higher…
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Carers Week 2021

June 8, 2021
Monday 07 June sees the launch of the new Carers Week report – Breaks or breakdown Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid…
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The Legend of Sudocrem

June 3, 2021
‘Sudocrem’ is a trusted and familiar name to parents of babies, care workers, nurses and the general public. In 1931, Dublin Professor of Pharmacy Thomas Smith created an antiseptic healing…
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The Carer: What is Preventing Gypsies and Travellers From Accessing Person-Centred Care?

June 3, 2021
You can now read the latest article on ‘What is Preventing Gypsies and Travellers From Accessing Person-Centred Care?’ in this week’s Carer by our contributor, Barry below. You can find…
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Patient Participation

June 2, 2021
It’s National Patient Participation Awareness Week (31 May – 6 June 2021), so what is patient participation and why is it important? Dr Phil Hammond, GP turned hospital doctor, journalist…
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Rheumatoid Arthritis in Older Women: New Research Findings

June 1, 2021
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder causing stiff and painful joints. Exercise is challenging for those with this condition – but not, it seems, just because of painful joints.…
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The QCS GP Podcast – Duty of Candour (New episode!)

May 28, 2021
Our latest episode of the QCS GP Podcast is now available for listening here: On 11 March, the CQC updated its guidance on meeting the duty of candour to make…
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Are Interactive Tables a good investment?

May 28, 2021
I have to admit that I was skeptical when I was first approached by a company that was keen to show me their ‘Magic Table’. Is this another expensive piece…
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