PANEL DISCUSSIONS 

Thursday 9^th April

Measuring Productivity in Healthcare – this session will explore what metrics and outcomes we should use in measuring productivity and how that data should inform policy and funding.  A strong focus of the discussion will be around the importance of ensuring quality care is not compromised in any productivity drive. 

Friday 10^th April

The Changing Nature of Addiction – our panel will discuss new patterns and challenges in addiction in Ireland and explore what services are needed within our health services to meet those challenges. 

Saturday 11^th April

International Doctors in Ireland: Lived Experiences and Perspectives – our health services rely on the many International Doctors who have chosen to make Ireland their home.  This session will examine the personal experiences of our colleagues and discuss how we can better support them. 

HOT TOPICS @ IMO AGM

We will be hosting a series of Hot Topic Sessions on Friday and Saturday at the AGM including:

 

• Unplugged: The Impact of Screen Time on Children’s Health and Development
• Digitalising Health Services: HSE Plans
• AI: Will Technology Undermine the Human Experience?
• A Bad Influence? Social Media, Influencers and the Spread of Health Misinformation 

 

We are also delighted to announce that Dr. Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister for Health, will address delegates on Friday, 10^th April and Ms Anne O’Connor, CEO, HSE will address delegates on Saturday 11^th April. 

A detailed Programme of Events and Speakers will be issued next week but in the meantime please register for the event here.  While the Europe Hotel is full there are many accommodation options in Killarney and we really hope you can make it.