Today’s Top Stories
2C-P: A long-lasting and potent drug – The Irish Times
2C-P is a long-lasting and potent drug that is relatively new to Ireland. As a result, there is little information available about its use and effects.
Rise in flu pushes A&E trolley crisis back to the brink – Irish Independent
Serious levels of overcrowding in hospital emergency departments returned yesterday as some beds had to be closed due to the number of patients with flu.
23 recommendations in Portloaise baby death report – RTE.ie
The Health Service Executive will publish a report today into the death of baby Joshua Keyes Cornally, one of four baby deaths exposed as part of an RTÉ investigation into care at the maternity unit of the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Free GP care for under-sixes adds to A&E delays – The Irish Times
The number of children under six being referred to hospitals has jumped sharply since the Government brought in free GP care for them last year.
Health service to begin electronic patient referrals – The Irish Times