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Remote medical services

There is a growing trend worldwide in the use of transnational telemedicine, whereby more doctors are seeking to serve patients across borders. The availability of … See more

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URL: https://www.lawsociety.ie/gazette/in-depth/remote-medical-services

Mental health appeals

WEBThe admission order was due to expire on 28 October 2015. On 27 October 2015, the admission order was affirmed by the Mental Health Tribunal, pursuant to …

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Mentally ill in prison

WEBJohn Feaheny and Seán Smith cross that bridge. In December 2020, a widely publicised High Court case – SM v Governor of Cloverhill Prison – brought to light …

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State funded 77% of health spend last year

WEBIn 2021, health expenditure in Ireland represented 6.7% of GDP compared with the OECD average of 10.4%. “However, a comparison using modified Gross …

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‘Health-led’ approach for drug-users in prison system

WEBProsecution-avoidance policy for those with mental illness and addiction, through the adult-caution scheme, Pilot specialist dual-diagnosis service to support …

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Mental health first aid

WEBSociety backs mental-health and wellbeing training. Mental Health First Aid is evidence-based training that teaches people how to recognise mental-health problems …

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Prioritise stalled mental health reform call by Law Society

WEBPrioritise stalled mental health reform – Law Society. The Law Society has warned that continued delays to reform the Mental Health Act 2001 means no …

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Looking for help for Mental Health

WEBMental health support for the legal community. LegalMind - A confidential, independent, low-cost mental health support launched in April 2020 for solicitors and their dependants. …

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Perinatal mental-health disorders

WEBPerinatal mental-health issues include depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Life stressors can contribute to psychological upheaval during …

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Law Society call: 16 and 17-year-olds should be presumed to have

WEBThe Law Society of Ireland has warned that continued delays to reform the Mental Health Act 2001 means that “if a child actively resists detention for mental health care or …

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Legal representation at the Mental Health Commission, guidelines …

WEBThe Mental Health Acts provided for the statutory review of an involuntary patients' detention in an Approved Centre recognising that the right to liberty is a …

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Robust inspection of mental-health services promised

WEBCurrently, the Mental Health Commission’s regulatory remit under the 2001 Act encompasses 65 approved centres providing inpatient treatment. That remit is …

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About the wellbeing hub

WEBThe Wellbeing Hub has been set up, as part of the Professional Wellbeing Project, to: Proactively dismantle any perceived stigma around mental health issues and champion …

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‘Safe-zones’ measure passes all stages in Dáil

WEBThe Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly (pictured) has welcomed the passing of legislation that would introduce ‘safe-access zones’ around healthcare …

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One in three nursing homes presents fire risk to residents – HIQA

WEBThe Health Service Executive (HSE) was the registered provider of 21% (122) of nursing homes. HSE-funded bodies were the registered owners of 3% (20) of nursing homes. …

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Supreme Court dismisses challenge on ‘hugely important’ case

WEBThe Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge by Gemma O’Doherty and John Waters to earlier decisions not to allow a judicial review of the legislation …

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‘No easy solution’ to legal-aid issues

WEBHealth comparison. The Chief Justice compared the availability of legal aid in Ireland today to how people dealt with health problems before the arrival of widespread …

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Representation at Mental Health Tribunals Guidelines for Solicitors

WEBThe Mental Health Act 2001 has now created a new role for solicitors, which is not based on a contract for legal services between a solicitor and a client with full mental …

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Health (Amendment) Act, 1986

WEBThe Health (Amendment) Act, 1986, seeks to restore the position that was perceived to obtain immediately prior to the decision of the Supreme Court in Cooke-v-Walsh and a …

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COVID-19 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Masterclass

WEBThis masterclass is aimed at solicitors and barristers who advise SMEs, business owners and managers across all industry sectors in Ireland. This interactive online course will …

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Diploma in Healthcare Law

WEBDiploma in Healthcare Law. 2,500 word written assignments (70%) Multiple choice questionnaire (20%) and continuous assessment through online activities (10%). …

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Government needs to ‘slow down’ on Assisted Human …

WEBThe Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy has been told by the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, Conor O’Mahony, that the Government should ‘slow …

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