News & Press Releases 2013
Statement by Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) - Tuesday 23rd July 2013
IMO launches major campaign to force reduction in dangerously long working hours for NCHDs
The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has launched a major campaign to highlight “dangerously-long” working hours which Non Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) are routinely forced to work in Ireland
Statement by the Irish Medical Organisation - As Government uses emergency legislation to force cuts on GPs, IMO warns that patient services this winter will be significantly impacted
Patient services at GP practices across the country will be significantly impacted this coming winter as a direct result of cuts to GPs fees and allowances which have been confirmed by the Government this evening (1st July), the IMO has warned.
IMO members vote to accept Haddington Road proposals
Wednesday, 26 June 2013. Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) members have voted in favour of the Haddington Road proposals. The proposals were accepted by 67% of those voting in the IMO ballot.
HSE failure to fund cancer care services in general practice leaves patients carrying the costs - IMO
18th June 2013. General Practitioners in the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) have expressed deep concerns regarding a follow up care plan by the HSE National Cancer Care Programme (NCCP) for women patients who have undergone treatment for breast cancer.
Improving Efficiency and Reducing Length Of Stay - Irish Medical Journal - June 2013
With the increased volume of emergency admissions placing pressure on limited hospital resources a new study published in the Irish Medical Journal highlights a number of key areas in which improved efficiency could be achieved.
Antibiotics - Over used in General Practice? - Irish Medical Journal - June 2013
A study carried out amongst GPs in the Mid-Western region which is published in the Irish Medical Journal has found that there is a consensus amongst GPs that antibiotics are over used in general practice.
The IMO is calling for a ban on alcohol sponsorship of all sporting activities and sports organisations - 7th June 13
Haddington Road Agreement - Statement by IMO Council
Wednesday 5th June 2013. IMO Council to put Haddington Road proposals to a ballot of members