Tag: GP


  • Paula Hynes: The people in our overworked health system deserve praise

    Paula Hynes: The people in our overworked health system deserve praise

    Introduction: A patient’s perspective Paula Hynes writes about the people who keep our overworked health system moving, highlighting not just the challenges but the care that shines through. After a noticeable weight loss, she visited her GP, who took samples and, mindful of her late mother’s medical history, referred her to a consultant, Dr Moran.…

  • Paula Hynes: Praising Healthcare Workers in an Overworked System

    Paula Hynes: Praising Healthcare Workers in an Overworked System

    Introduction: A Patient’s Journey Through an Overburdened System In a year when many people felt their health care stretched to the limit, Paula Hynes offers a personal account that shifts the focus from statistics to people. She notes weight loss she experienced quickly, prompting a visit to her GP. The GP took samples and, mindful…