The publication of the long-awaited Health Information Bill, now due by the end of the year, promises much, including recommendations on electronic health records, a long-awaited unique health identifier, and guidance on population registers.

By Lloyd Mudiwa.

Gary Culliton speaks with the Vatican’s advisor on stem cells about the use of umbilical cord blood as a stem-cell source for future treatments.

In his latest Clinical Update, Gary Culliton looks at recent developments in the area of dementia and the role of primary care in managing the condition.

Dara Gantly says the debate on health inequalities needs headline coverage.

Inspired by Bubba Watson’s weekly Bible-study session on the PGA Tour, Dr Garrett FitzGerald decided to try something similar with his four-ball at Tramore.

With the latest medical card figures suggesting a breach of the 40 per cent barrier that can trigger a renegotiation of the GP contract, Dr Muiris Houston wonders why we are still waiting.

In a scenario worthy of Homer Simpson, Dr Ruairi Hanley believes the philosophy that somebody else should always pay for our healthcare is simply… D’OH!

By Gary Culliton.

By Valerie Ryan.