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Without Consent is the horrific true story of what happened to women in a modern Irish hospital, Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda. Over the course of 25 years, Dr Michael Neary betrayed his patients, his profession and himself by unnecessarily removing the wombs, and sometimes ovaries, of a large number of women. Young women were denied the chance to become mothers, instead being forced to suffer early menopause, while many older women had healthy organs removed for non-existent diseases. These women lost their faith in a hospital system they depended on. The story only emerged when a brave midwife, “Ann”, told the truth, leading to one of the greatest scandals in modern Ireland. This is al...
The Challenge of Change is a fascinating behind-the-scenes account of a major transition period in Ireland's health system. Brendan Drumm records his experiences as chief executive of the Health Service Executive (2005–2010) and recounts his vision for Ireland's health service. While acknowledging the problems with and criticisms of the HSE, Drumm's vision has been and still is one of reform. The Challenge of Change: Discusses how the foundations for an integrated healthcare system were laid in Drumm's five years in the HSE.Highlights the obstacles to an integrated healthcare system and healthcare reform in Ireland, including the political and public service system, and the challenge of br...
Social policy agendas have generally failed to take account of the actual or potential role played by social alarms and telecare. This book draws on research and practice throughout the developed world. It documents the emergence of these important technologies and considers their potential in healthcare, social welfare and housing.
Memoir from one of the best-placed insiders in Irish politics. Barry Desmond's habit of telling it like he saw it kept him close to controversy during thirty years in politics from the 60s to the 90s. A life-long member of the Labour Party, Desmond s
Garret FitzGerald is an economist, statistician, journalist, barrister, historian and politician who was twice Taoiseach in the 1980s. This autobiography of an Irish Prime Minister includes political recollection and the story of the author's private life, including his marriage.
Ireland at the Polls, 1981, 1982, and 1987: A Study of four General Elections is another in the series of national election studies prepared by the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research (AEI). Books in the series include volumes on some thirty national democratic elections around the world. Distinguished foreign and American scholars have contributed to the studies.
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Contains the names of medical practitioners registered with the General Medical Council of Great Britain. Data includes name and date of registration, address, registered qualifications, and registration number. Also includes information on the Council, registration statistics, and registrable qualifications granted in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, in member states of the European Economic Community, and recognized overseas (selected British Commonwealth) qualifications.
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