News & Press Releases 2013
Statement by IMO Council - Friday 24th May 2013
Friday 24th May
Statement by IMO - Tuesday 21st May 2013
Following extensive talks at the Labour Relations Commission, the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has agreed a set of proposals on key issues which it will now refer to a meeting of the organisation’s National Council which will take place on Thursday of this week. Subject to the views of that meeting, the proposals will be put to a ballot of affected members in the coming weeks.
Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013 Hearings - IMO Addresses Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children
Friday 17th May 2013. Dr. Matthew Sadlier, President of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO), today said that while the official policy of the IMO was against abortion, the organisation had an obligation to engage in the debate about the legal framework which is being established under the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013.
The Establishment of Hospital Groups as a transition to Independent Hospital Trusts
IMO Statement - Update on discussions between the IMO and the Government on a revised Public Service Agreement.
Tuesday 23rd July 2013. The Irish Medical Organisation restates its determination to exercise its right to fully represent its GP members in negotiations with the Government on services covered by the medical card and other services for public patients.
Universal Antenatal Screening for Hepatitis C - Irish Medical Journal - May 2013
A newly published study in the Irish Medical Journal provides persuasive evidence for the inclusion of HCV testing with routine antenatal screening and highlights the need for on- going review of selective screening criteria
Parental Patterns of Use of Over the Counter Analgesics in Children - Irish Medical Journal - May 2013
A study in the latest edition of the Irish Medical Journal investigated parents’ use of OTCAs in children and identified that despite the fact that over 90% of OTCAs are purchased from pharmacies, only a quarter of parents/guardians regularly consulted a pharmacist prior to administration of OTCA
“Do as I say, not as I do!” - Study reveals consultant’s health practices - Irish Medical Journal - May 2013
This descriptive population study among a sample of consultants in Munster looked at alcohol consumption, exercise rates and obesity rates to determine consultant’s personal health practices and how they rate in comparison to the general population
Government should focus on improving resources for patients by engaging with GPs now.
Wednesday 8th May 2013. The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has strongly criticised the Government for the mishandling of its efforts to extend GP cards to patients with long-term illnesses.
IMO Statement on the Overseas Recruitment of Doctors to Ireland
The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) deplores the treatment of the doctors recruited from India and Pakistan who like other doctors in the Irish health service have voted with their feet.