2017 Annual Report Launch
View our 2017 annual report.
Two Recent Articles on Doctors Suicide
“Both these recent articles published in The Guardian and The Washington Post make for sobering reading and highlight the ultimate risk for practitioners – suicide.
First PHMP Annual Report Launch
View photos of the first PHMP annual repot launch.
Dr Ide Delargy Radio Interview
Dr Ide Delargy gives a radio interview on RTE Radio 1.
Practitioner Health Report 2015-2016
View PHMP’s 2015-2016 report.
Stress, Health & Wellbeing Among Irish Doctors – National Survey
We do not have statistics on current stress levels amongst Irish doctors, dentists and pharmacists. A study conducted by Dr Bláthnaid Hayes, Dean of the Faculty of Occupational Health at the RCPI indicated that many doctors were experiencing stress.
Substance & Alcohol Misuse Among Irish Healthcare Professionals
We do not have current levels on substance and alcohol misuse among Irish Healthcare Professionals
Mental Health Problems Among Irish Healthcare Professionals
We do not currently have accurate statistics on mental health problems among Doctors, Dentists and Pharmacists in Ireland.
Adverse Events & Complaints – the Second Victim
Various international studies have identified that between 3-16% of hospitalised patients experience an adverse event. Ireland is no different with a guestimate adverse event rate of 13.8%.
Medical Error and the Second Victim
The doctor who makes the mistake needs help too.