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It was described as a "white card replacing the red ticket", the latter being a proof of pauperism required under the Irish poor laws for access to the public dispensary. The medical card scheme was administered by county councils until the newly created Health Boards took over in 1970; these in turn were replaced by the HSE in 2005. [3] [4]
Many political parties support extending the availability of the Medical Card to eventually cover every resident in Ireland – they currently cover 31.9% of the population. Those on slightly higher incomes are eligible for a 'GP Visit Card' which entitles the holder to free general practitioner visits.
The reduction in infant mortality between 1960 and 2008 for Ireland in comparison with France, Switzerland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Life expectancy at birth in Ireland. In 2005: [4] [5] 47.6% of Ireland's population were covered by private health insurance, and 31.9% of the population were covered by Medical Cards.
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The council was established by the Medical Practitioners Act 1978 [2] and commenced operation in April 1979. [3] It replaced an earlier body, the Medical Registration Council, which had been established under the provisions of the Medical Practitioners Act 1927, [4] and which took over certain functions from the General Medical Council (the medical regulator for the United Kingdom).
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The Medical Corps (MED) (Irish: An Cór Liachta) [1] is the medical corps of the Irish Army, a branch of the Irish Defence Forces, responsible for the provision of medical, dental and pharmaceutical support to forces while on exercise and deployment.
MacCormac family of County Armagh, Northern Ireland (13 P) Pages in category "Irish medical families" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total.