Older Policy Papers
2013
The doctor as advocate
The Role of Advocate has been identified as one of the most important duties and responsibilities of each and every doctor. Doctors as professionals are expected to provide the best possible care to patients and to do what they can in the interest of their health.
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2012
The Market Model of Healthcare- Caveat Emptor Apr 2012
Faced with spiralling costs of health care, policy makers are increasingly looking to competition in health care markets in an effort to increase efficiency and quality of care and drive down costs. However health care markets are imperfect markets and the consequences of free competition in health care can conflict with policy goals.
IMO Position Paper on Health Inequalities- March 2012
Ireland has significant levels of health inequalities. Throughout the boom years of the “Celtic Tiger”, these inequalities were evident and since the Recession, these inequalities appear to be worsening. Addressing health and social inequalities is important for our country; it is a long-term undertaking.
2011
IMOPP Advocating for Change April 2011
As the leading representative body for the medical profession, the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) is strongly committed to the development of a caring, efficient and effective Health Service. In this context, advocacy is a key activity of the IMO and the Research and Policy Unit conducts research and develops policy on a wide range of Health Service and Societal issues with the aim of influencing Public Policy in a constructive and practical way.
IMOPP Doctor Patient Confidentiality April 2011
Confidentiality is central to trust in the doctor-patient relationship. Doctors diagnose and treat illness based on information given to them by the patient in confidence. Confidentiality is a necessary pre-requisite which allows patients to communicate their symptoms, experience, beliefs, concerns and expectations about their illness and their treatment.
2008
Joint IMO & BMA (NI) Position Papers
IMOPP Obesity in Europe - Jun 2010
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Care of Older People on the island of Ireland - Oct 2008
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