Dear Editor, We are increasingly meeting more patients in their eighth, ninth and tenth decade of life presenting to the emergency department and hospital.

By Aoife Connors.

By Lloyd Mudiwa Doctors will be charged fees of between €250 and €275 to enroll into any of the 13 professional competence schemes being run by the recognised postgraduate training bodies, the Medical Council announced today.

Aoife Connors examines both sides of the continuing debate over ETC and a proposal to amend the Mental Health Act in relation to consent.

A round-up of the health-related headlines and quotable quotes from national and international media.

By Aoife Connors.

By Lloyd Mudiwa.

By Gary Culliton.

By Gary Culliton.

By Lloyd Mudiwa.