The capacity to care for us all

Dr Ann Hogan, President of the IMO, lists some of the measures needed to address the extensive capacity deficits across our health services The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has consistently highlighted the capacity deficits existing across our health services and the investment required to meet the challenges of a growing and ageing population, and the rising incidence of chronic disease. In a recent submission to the Health Service Capacity Review, the IMO highlighted how, if we are to meet current and future health requirements, urgent changes to the model of care are required, along with more effective use of existing…