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Press Releases 2012

Sick people may face waiting lists just to see GPs following budget cutbacksThe abiliity of GPs to see sick people on the day they call may be at an end following the latest round of cutbacks introduced in this month's Budget, doctors have warned.
Budget 2013 - Statement by the Irish Medical Organisation The Irish Medical Organisation has expressed its shock and disappointment at the health aspects of today's budget.
Doolin 2012 - Public Health Specialist criticises delays in development of National Alcohol PolicyThe failure of successive of Governments to develop a National Alcohol Policy has had a "devastating" impact on Irish society in general and family life in particular according to Public Health Specialiast, Dr. Declan Bedford.
IMO survey finds 800 NCHDs may leave Irish Health System Over 800 NCHD's (Non Consultant Hospital Doctors) have written to the Minister for Health warning that they may be forced to seek work abroad as a result of the Minister's policies in respect of Consultants.
IMO Pre-Budget Submission 2013The Irish Medical Organisation is calling for a renewed focus and investment in child health promotion and services.
Web Based Referral System: A solution for an overburdened healthcare system?Results from a review of a Web Based Referral system, published in the October edition of the Irish Medical Journal, shows a very positive solution to an overburdened health system.
HSE Risk Losing Goodwill Of ConsultantsThe Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) is dismayed at the approach adopted by the HSE when both parties met yesterday afternoon with regard to Consultant Work Practices.
IMO Consultant Committee to Review LRC ProposalsFollowing lengthy negotiations between the IMO and the HSE under the auspices of the Labour Relations Commission regarding consultant work practices, the IMO will now put forward the proposals to the IMO Consultant Committee.
Rural background and age are found to be key factors in concealed pregnancies studyDespite societal changes and increased support mechanisms concealed pregnancies still occur, according to a study published in the latest edition of the Irish Medical Journal. Research from University Hospital Galway and HSE West reveals prevalence and reasons for concealed pregnancies
Food choices for infant’s vital in children’s development“Weaning a child from milk to solid food during the first year of life is a process that can influence life-long feeding patterns and health,” states a study in this month’s Irish Medical Journal.
IMO President responds to HSE health cuts announcementInitial IMO response to HSE budgetary cuts - 31st August 2012
IMO supports national campaign to criminalise paying for sex'Turn off the Red Light' campaign and IMO submission to Departmemt of Justice and Equality on changes to prostitution legislation - 24th August 2012
Patient Waiting Times are Unacceptable IMO Consultant reaction to protracted wait times for patients seeking consultant appointments. 7th June 2012
IMJ article- Irish uptake of assisted reproduction treatments below European averagePress release for the Irish Medical Journal, May 2012
Social networking sites posing new threats to teenagersPress release for the Irish Medical Journal, May 2012
IMJ study- Increase in obesity in pregnancyPress Release for the Irish Medical Journal, May 2012
Hand Hygiene and the importance for patient healthDr Paul McKeown on the importance of hand hygiene in the medical setting
IMO Pre-AGM press conference - 28th March 2012Call on Government to 'health proof' future policy to avoid costly lessons that cost lives
Launch of IMO Position Paper on Health InequalitiesThe latest IMO position paper focusing on health inequalities in Ireland is available as of 28th March 2012.
Joint Policy Paper launched in Brussels calling for initiatives to address health inequalities- 7th March 2012The IMO and BMA(NI) addressed MEPs and other interest groups in Brussels
IMO calls on Minister Shortall to cease confusion over routine blood testsResponse to Minister's comment on GMS inclusions and medical card patients

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