# Doctor

Last year

2022

# Courts

Doctor facing extradition to Hungary was regarded as 'sleazy' by several female patients

Dr Zsolt Siklósi is accused of inappropriate behaviour, including comments to a number of female patients.

42.3k

Jun 30th 2022, 5:32 PM

# Controversy

Djokovic doctor slams Australia for trying to deport 'super healthy' star

Igor Cetojevic, a Bosnian-born Serb who lives in Cyprus, criticised the decision.

5.6k

Jan 14th 2022, 5:12 PM

All time

# GDPR

Department 'in breach of EU law' unless it gives health records to Mother and Baby Home survivors

Survivors and experts have said a GP should not be involved in the process.

A data expert says the Minister for Children's approach breaches GDPR, Órla Ryan writes

Survivors have said a GP should not be involved in the process - at odds with the Department

Minister Roderic O'Gorman is in discussions with Cabinet colleagues about new regulations

13.8k

Jul 9th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Burnout

Irish Medical Council launches new campaign to help doctors on the verge of burnout

This new medical council project is designed to remind medics to remember to take care of their physical and mental health.

8.6k

May 27th 2021, 1:56 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Galway cardiology registrar from Pakistan 'left stranded' waiting two years for citizenship decision

A report by

Orla Dwyer

Dr Jawad Zaman (33) has been living in Ireland since 2015.

40.0k

May 20th 2021, 12:05 AM

# BALANCING ACT

Final year medicine studies and Leinster career keeping Murphy busy

The 25-year-old back row is nearing the end of his degree in UCD.

11.5k

Jan 27th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Coronavirus

Young doctor on contracting Covid-19: My oxygen dropped and I was unable to finish a sentence

Dr Owen O’Flynn said it was “disappointing” to see some people flouting the rules, adding that the guidelines were there for a reason.

71.7k

Oct 12th 2020, 7:37 PM

Voices

Notes from a GP: Covid cases in millennials are now showing in their grandparents

Our GP argues that while it’s understandable the government didn’t want to rush to Level 5 this week, the numbers now mean this is inevitable.

40.6k

Oct 8th 2020, 7:30 AM

# Coronavirus

Almost half of people don't know calling GP to discuss Covid-19 symptoms is free, ESRI finds

The findings are based on a nationally representative survey of 1,000 adults in Ireland run in early July.

22.1k

Aug 26th 2020, 6:10 AM

# Delays

Concerns over fall in cancer referrals and operation cancellations during Covid-19 crisis

GP referrals for suspected cancer cases have dropped by more than a half.

15.7k

May 2nd 2020, 7:00 PM

# on the frontline

'Everyone is very much involved in this' - The Dublin All-Star doctor on duty in Temple Street Hospital

Noelle Healy shares her experience through the Covid-19 crisis.

26.8k

Apr 25th 2020, 7:00 AM

# new career

The former Munster centre now helping to fight Covid-19 as a doctor in Cork

Tom Gleeson had to retire from rugby in 2012 due to injury.

23.4k

Apr 9th 2020, 7:30 PM

# dr varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has registered again as a doctor to help out during Covid-19

Varadkar joined the Medical Council register again in March.

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Apr 5th 2020, 6:38 PM

# don't delay

Don't put it off: GPs urge patients not to delay in calling their doctor if concerned about other illnesses

If you have a testicular lump, or a lump on your breast, get it seen to.

25.7k

Mar 17th 2020, 4:40 PM

# China

Whistleblower doctor who raised alarm about coronavirus dies from the illness

More than 630 people in China have now died from the virus.

36.3k

Feb 7th 2020, 7:29 AM

# scuffle

'It was instigated by a member of their staff who said something horrible to one of our players'

The Saracens boss said they will consider their next move after a scuffle broke out with Munster.

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Dec 14th 2019, 6:38 PM

# the team behind the team

'Three minds working for the wellness of a player is always better than one': Inside Dublin's three in-a-row bid

Dublin ladies team doctor Dr Katie Lydon, physio Antia O’Brien and performance nutritionist Kate McDaid are fuelling the All-Ireland champions’ three in-a-row bid.

13.2k

Sep 14th 2019, 10:00 AM

# The Hague

Dutch doctor goes on trial on charges of euthanising patient with dementia in landmark case

Prosecutors claim the patient may have had second thoughts about dying.

19.4k

Aug 26th 2019, 7:39 PM

# world hepatitis day

'There's a perception that the treatment for hepatitis C is very bad - that’s gone now'

The new treatment for hepatitis C costs €50,000, but the HSE has negotiated a deal so that it comes for free.

9.0k

Jul 28th 2019, 7:30 AM

# Bernard Norman Barwin

Canada doctor's licence revoked for using own sperm to inseminate patients

The 80-year-old doctor did not appear at the hearing, but through his lawyers pleaded no contest.

25.2k

Jun 26th 2019, 10:05 PM

# Neurology

'I can feel the tension, the worry': Niall Tubridy on what it's like to give people a serious diagnosis

The MS expert and brother of RTÉ broadcaster Ryan Tubridy has written a new book about his career.

33.8k

Apr 14th 2019, 8:00 PM

Voices

Dr Anthony O'Connor: 'I remember the detail of my errors and the guilt and shame I felt are burnt onto my mind'

Dr Anthony O’Connor writes about how doctors make mistakes – and what we can do about creating an atmosphere that’s not about ‘blame and shame’.

38.6k

Dec 8th 2018, 6:00 PM

Voices

Opinion: Legislating for abortion is very complex and a clear guiding principle is required

The ‘yes’ side contained a wide range of views about when abortion should be permitted – the government can’t please them all, writes Professor Dermot Cox.

7.7k

Nov 30th 2018, 7:00 AM

# High Court

Harris on the defensive after judge criticises doctor recruitment process

“I note that the interview panel described the respondent as ‘eager to work and learn’. But learn at whose expense?” the judge said.

26.5k

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Nov 8th 2018, 8:17 PM

Voices

How I Spend My Money: A doctor in Galway on €59,500 saving for her own home

A costly work trip abroad takes a toll on her plans to save.

64.1k

Nov 7th 2018, 7:30 PM

# clontarf hospital

Concerns raised at Dublin hospital over suicidal man's attempt to take own life

Hospital workers acted to save the man’s life after discovering him in a staff pantry engaging in self-harm.

45.8k

Sep 5th 2018, 12:05 AM

# julie dingivan

'She couldn't stay awake at the end' - Husband speaks of pain of wife's loss following cervical misdiagnosis

Julie Dingivan passed away in April 2017. The cervical check which missed her cancer diagnosis took place in 2009.

93.7k

Jul 23rd 2018, 10:31 PM

# Courts

Ivor Callely gets suspended sentence after tearing up magazines and smearing teabags on GP's walls

Callely was caught after Dr James Dolan installed a hidden camera in his practice at 191 Howth Road, in Dublin 3.

46.3k

Jul 6th 2018, 3:57 PM

# Doctor

Dr Dora Gorman: Ireland's football, hockey and GAA star who just graduated medicine at UCD

Dora Gorman discusses captaining Ireland at World Cups and European Championships, playing gaelic for Galway and recently graduating top of her class at UCD.

34.1k

Jun 24th 2018, 10:00 AM

# secret bank account

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.

60.7k

Jun 6th 2018, 8:20 PM

# Harold Bornstein

Doctor says Trump dictated letter which said he would be 'healthiest president ever'

“I didn’t write that letter. I just made it up as I went along.”

35.6k

May 2nd 2018, 2:13 PM

# Free Healthcare

Medical card patients claim HSE is refusing to reimburse them for GP blood tests

Last month Health Minister Simon Harris said the HSE would arrange for refunds if a patient had been incorrectly charged.

25.1k

Mar 15th 2018, 6:10 AM

# Free Healthcare

'I left weeping': Medical card patients are still being charged by GPs for blood tests

The HSE has said blood tests should be covered by the card and patients should report their GPs if they are charged.

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Mar 11th 2018, 6:30 PM

# Sentenced

Former USA Gymnastics doctor jailed for 60 years over child pornography

He was given 20 years in prison on each of three counts.

18.0k

Dec 7th 2017, 5:20 PM

# leo's plan

Poll: Should senior public servants who underperform be asked to leave?

A job as a public servant is considered a job for life – should that change?

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Sep 18th 2017, 8:42 AM

# Scare

Stuttgart captain swallows tongue, saved by doctor

Christian Gentner was left bloodied after Wolfsburg goalkeeper Koen Casteels’ knee caught the midfielder.

6.6k

Sep 16th 2017, 8:04 PM

# Heart Attack

'That is not the way a health service works': Harris extremely concerned if patients seeking help are turned away

A man suffered a heart attack after being turned away from St Columcille’s Hospital in Loughllinstown.

13.3k

Aug 29th 2017, 6:00 AM

# manish shah

London doctor charged with over 100 sexual offences

Manish Shah is accused of 118 crimes including one charge of sexual assault on a child under 13-years-old.

23.5k

Aug 2nd 2017, 10:45 PM

# Profile

From poisoned chalice to top of the table, is Leo Varadkar now destined to be Taoiseach?

The Social Protection Minister could succeed Enda Kenny as leader of Fine Gael … and the country.

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Jun 2nd 2017, 9:10 PM

# Arrested

Doctor arrested after bringing assault rifle and handgun to Trump International Hotel

Bryan Moles was said to be acting suspiciously and making threats.

17.1k

May 31st 2017, 9:40 PM