Each generation of cataract surgery continues to become incrementally better than the previous one as surgeons continue to innovate, according to Dr Max Treacy and Mr Paul O’Brien.

The ‘Education of Genetic Disorders through Multimedia Sources: Knowledge, Education and Dissemination (KEDs)’ project team in the National Centre for Medical Genetics outlines the initiative that counters a manpower crisis in clinical genetic services.

Dr Fahim Khan, Consultant Rheumatologist, outlines the risk factors, diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis and provides an overview of appropriate pharmacologic therapies.

Catherine Reilly reports from the recent MPS ‘Spotlight on Risk’ meeting, where Dr Richard Brennan offered some evocative thoughts on humanity in medicine, professionalism and the Medical Council’s role in the delivery of modern healthcare.

Lifford-based GP Dr Paul Armstrong reports on the crucial transformation, which is in the works,  necessary to achieve an independent structure in the North West GP out-of-hours services.

Dr Ruairi Hanley casts the first stone at the media and GP representative bodies’ handling of what he believes to be an imprudent policy revealed in the recent Budget 2014.

Dear Editor, Thankfully, the Fine Gael pre-election proposed policy of health checks for all seems to have quietly died.

Political kite-flying season is in full swing post-Budget 2014, believes Lloyd Mudiwa, while observing that the Minister for Health now finds himself in an impossible position.

Geraldine Corcoran, Tax Partner with HLB Ryan and Co, provides an overview and some insight into several of the measures in Budget 2014 and how they may impact on health professionals and their patients.

Gary Culliton gives an overview of the key points in the Health Budget 2014 announced by the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan and the Department of Health, including the controversial move to provide free GP care for children.