Role of PAs is to assist doctors and surgeons by taking medical histories and performing examinations, among other duties

Infectious diseases expert says ‘majority’ of cases are typically found in Asia and Europe, with fatality rate of between 1 and 15%

Patients placed on Linking You to Support and Advice programme found to have enjoyed significantly improved quality of life

Autism a Chara, alleged to have moved €1.5m out of State, says it ‘fully complied’ with reporting requirements

Alleged transfer of €1.5m by autism charity to UK parent charity ‘possibly criminal’

Dusty ducts and more than 106,000 defects among latest complaints from board that have failed to deliver on €2bn project

Development could ‘dramatically’ reduce reliance on CT scans, speed up treatment and improve patient flow through emergency departments

Sharp rise’ in overall cocaine use, alcohol most common addiction treated, reports Coolmine Therapeutic Community

Public Accounts Committee told approval was not given for transfer of HSE-funded monies

Such relatives to be included in identification programme if necessary legislation passed by Oireachtas, Minister Foley says

Every winter, more than 7,000 people are diagnosed with the condition, including infants under the age of one

A higher proportion of medicine students have at least one doctor parent than those who do not, studies have shown

Government needs to stop regarding road deaths as inevitable tragedies, says association

Database gathers patient information, samples and diagnostics to help with outcomes for others

The over-the-counter drugs are typically used for short-term relief of mild-to-moderate pain, often sold in combination with ibuprofen or paracetamol