Survey finds gap in support for patients

25th April 2016

A national survey has identified significant gaps in support for patients with advanced breast cancer, in particular a lack of more specialist cancer nurses and emotional support services.

Patient should be king — Drumm

23rd March 2016

The Irish health system should endeavour to maximise the patient experience, and this will require “boiling the ocean”, says founding HSE CEO and UCD Professor of Paediatrics Prof Brendan Drumm.

First impressions last for all our hospital patients

18th March 2016

Consultant dermatologist Dr Charles Dupont has gathered a number of observations and tips on doctor-patient interactions over the years, particularly the importance of a welcoming smile and warm hands.

HIQA to roll out survey on patient experience

28th January 2016

HIQA is set to commence rolling-out from early this year Ireland’s first ever national patient experience survey, which will serve as a barometer of quality and safety, and is expected to further boost quality and safety and the experience of those using services.

Tallaght to survey those in busy ED

28th January 2016

Tallaght Hospital plans to undertake four more surveys with different questions this year in its X-Ray Department, Emergency Department, Paediatric Inpatients and Paediatric Outpatients.