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18th July 2006
Proposed New Medical Practitioners Bill
18 July 2006 For Immediate Release Proposed New Medical Practitioners Bill The Medical Council is there to ensure the quality of education of doctors and specialists, to register doctors and to enforce professional standards. It is difficult to see how people appointed by the Minister will be more competent than elected medical professionals in carrying out these roles. If enacted, this Bill would give the Minister for Health extraordinary powers. The Minister would be able to dictate to the Medical Council how medicine should be practised in Ireland. Again, it is difficult to see how this is in the interests of competent medicine and the public good. The National Council of the Association will consider the Heads of Bill at its next meeting and will prepare a detailed submission to the Minister pointing out the many deficiencies in the proposed legislation. Ends For further information Dr David O’KeeffeVice President086 8191301 Donal DuffyAssistant Secretary General086 8176901
14th July 2006
IHCA Welcomes Hygiene Improvement
13 July 2006 For Immediate Release IHCA Welcomes Hygiene Improvement The Irish Hospital Consultants Association welcomes today’s announcement of the 2nd National Acute Hospitals Audit and in particular the improvements recorded by so many hospitals. Speaking this evening, Dr Mary McCaffrey, President said, “The results announced today show how additional investment in our health service can deliver tangible results which have a positive impact. We look forward to continued investment in other areas of our acute hospital system in the future.” For further informationDonal DuffyAssistant Secretary General086 8176901
11th July 2006
MHC Discussion Documents - Rules Governing the use of ECT
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11th July 2006
MHC Discussion Documents - Mechanical Means of Bodily Restraint Rules
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