Dr Muiris Houston

With the appalling stories of delayed medical card processing, Dr Muiris Houston believes it’s time for GPs to take affirmative action on behalf of their patients.

While the dreaded flu season has been relatively quiet thus far, Dr Muiris Houston takes a look at some of the latest stirrings in the viral undergrowth.

Dr Muiris Houston recently discovered a new condition, Manchester United Addisonian Crisis, as well as a study comparing the intelligence of anaesthetists and orthopaedic surgeons.

If reference pricing and generic substitution were so important in 2009, how is it we are still waiting for anything definite to happen from Hawkins House, asks Dr Muiris Houston.

With news of Gary Speed’s death dominating much of the media last week, Dr Muiris Houston looks at how the media should be reporting the sensitive issue of suicide.

Tapping his keys with an almost sensual touch, Dr Muiris Houston uncovers some of this year’s nominations for the bad sex-writing award.

Dr Muiris Houston examines how, as usual, it is the most vulnerable in our society who are bearing the brunt of the cut backs in health.

Generally not one for conspiracy theories, Dr Muiris Houston nevertheless has issues with the Minister for Health’s latest intervention at Tallaght Hospital.

The much-anticipated new book from Prof Brendan Drumm is more of a thought-provoking read than kiss-and-tell tome, says Dr Muiris Houston.

Operating a hospital on a 24/7 basis may make sense if one wants to tackle waiting lists, but research suggests it could be detrimental to the health of staff, says Dr Muiris Houston.