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09/09/2020

09/09/2020

Decline in cancer referrals during Covid-19 leaves patients at greater risk

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, new concerns are growing regarding the sharp decline of skin cancer checks. Reports indicate that people are failing to present to their doctors with cancer concerns and worries, with some GP’s not seeing a suspected cancer case in weeks.

23/08/2020

Dermview, Ireland’s only teledermatology service

What is DermView? DermView is a new teledermatology service where people can avail of a system that provides rapid access to and diagnosis from leading hospital-based […]

31/05/2020

Growth of telemedicine ‘addtional tool’ for GPs, won’t replace traditional visits

But doctor visits by phone or video don’t suit all cases. Dr Crowley says it’s not possible to pick up subtle signs or cues from a patient who may be suffering with their mental health.

30/05/2020

Risks involved in using personal mobile devices in clinic

General risks to data protection and patient confidentiality Most mobile devices have internet connectivity and use cloud-based backup services. Mobile devices are more susceptible to loss […]

02/03/2020

02/03/2020

Covid-19 HSE

In light of the Covid-19 outbreak, the HSE have decided to permit HSE employees and others working on behalf of the HSE to download and use the WhatsApp instant messaging service for the communication and discussion of HSE Information.

06/11/2019

Comparative effectiveness study of face-to-face and teledermatology workflows for diagnosing skin cancer

Comparative effectiveness study of face-to-face and teledermatology workflows for diagnosing skin cancer and for diagnosing lesions are not adequately understood