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Consultants’ symposium on psychiatry makes strategic recommendations on workable solutions to elements contained within the Mental Health Bill 2024 to empower care and enhance access to treatment for vulnerable patients.  Irish Hospital Consultants Association Vice President, Professor Anne Doherty: “While we welcome the broad principles of the Mental Health Bill, we, as an Association, have some concerns in relation to ensuring access to psychiatric services in a timely and care-oriented manner.” The Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) has today launched its position paper outlining concerns and a number of strategic considerations in relation to key elements of the recently published Mental Health Bill 2024.

The Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) strongly condemns the recent bombing of Al Nasser Hospital, and repeats calls for all parties to uphold their obligations to protect the safety of healthcare workers and patients under international law.

“The Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) welcomes the latest data from the State Claims Agency on medical negligence payouts, which underline the ongoing patient safety and financial challenges facing Ireland’s healthcare system.

Over 50% of healthcare litigation costs come from just 2% of claims, mainly involving severe cases like perinatal brain injury and cerebral palsy Collaborative reform needed to accelerate resolution of medical negligence claims   The Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) is calling for the forthcoming Programme for Government to include the implementation of the recommendations of the Department of Health expert group regarding reform of clinical negligence claims. 

International health experts join hospital consultants to discuss tangible measures to improve sustainability across the Irish health service As much as one third of health spending is not considered “high value” care, such as unnecessary lab testing or inappropriate prescribing. Simple, practical efficiencies can make a huge difference, benefitting both patients and public finances  “Hospital consultants are uniquely positioned to lead the charge in integrating sustainable practices across our healthcare system” — Professor Gabrielle Colleran, IHCA President Hospital Consultants and healthcare experts are gathering today for the Irish Hospital Consultant Association’s Symposium: “Implementing Sustainable Healthcare Solutions”, a landmark event that brings together leading international health experts to discuss practical, actionable measures to improve sustainability within the health service.