The FDA is in the process of reviewing a psychedelic drug. If it gets approval it will herald new guidance on hallucinogens used safely and effectively for their intended purpose. What is the medical intended purpose of psychedelics? Read on  - imt.ie/opinion/sheila…

Apparently a laugh a day keeps the doctor away (Damn, that's where I was going wrong) #worldlaughterday imt.ie/opinion/sheila…

📢 First up in the patient video series. Sheilagh Foley- Patient advocate speaks about the importance of Tech in Healthcare and how it can improve patient care. Watch here➡️pulse.ly/md8uw0xt07 #Techthatcares #eHealth4all Sheilagh franthompson Joyce Shaw

franthompson speaking at the #fhsummit24. "This is ensuring people like Sheilagh are aided and helped through their care" #Digitalforcare

Activists are often quick to point out the health drawbacks to policies, but should we be examining public and private plans to see if they could have an unexpected health benefit? imt.ie/opinion/sheila…

My 10 year old is obsessed with the mental meanderings of a 34-year-old woman she's never met who says things like – “It’s me. Hi. I’m the problem, it’s me.” What are the health benefits (and detriments) to being a fan of the phenomenon #TaylorSwift imt.ie/opinion/sheila…

Medically speaking, I am a 🦄 In June I went to Boston to meet other mythical horses at the Hodgkin's International Symposium 2024 - imt.ie/opinion/sheila…

HSE Patient and Public Partnership Conference 2024 #HSEPPP It's all about partnership, communication, listening and modernizing. Change the culture. Move away from paternalism. Do it now. Commit to the change. HSE Ireland imt.ie/opinion/a-seat…

My thoughts on protecting the environment as we treat patients, and what should the patient keep in mind if offered this type of higher intensity treatment with a shorter overall treatment time. The BMJ #hypofractionation bmj.com/content/386/bm…

I recently spent a week in hospital where I witnessed many communication breakdowns, from the amusing to the absurd - imt.ie/opinion/sheila… #communicationhacks #saymyname #patientexperience

Our current X-ray system needs an upgrade. Read how it's causing unnecessary pain for patients, especially kids: imt.ie/opinion/sheila… #healthcare #xray #patientcare

My article examines if the healthcare industry is contemplating their digital strategies and will dinosaurs like the HSE leave us all in the dust? imt.ie/opinion/sheila… HSE Ireland @eHealthIreland Department of Health #digitalstrategy #futureofhealthcare #hybridapproach #digitalhealth

A good business will review their workforce strategy every 1-3 years. How often are we doing this review in healthcare, every 1-3 decades? I explore the strategic challenges and opportunities facing the rapidly changing face of healthcare. imt.ie/opinion/sheila…

In my latest article I make an argument that an AI-driven health risk calculator app could empower patients, especially those with comorbidities, by providing personalized risk assessments as they wait for appointments. imt.ie/opinion/sheila… #AI #HealthTech #DigitalHealth

How does our desire to belong impact our health? This article explores the surprising ways our tribal affiliations can shape our medical beliefs & choices. imt.ie/opinion/sheila… #health #psychology #society

I had another go at using AI (Notebook LM) to create a podcast by mashing up two of my recent articles 'The Science of Bias' and 'Beyond the Waiting Room'. Listen here - notebooklm.google.com/notebook/8877d…

Should we have a seasonal pop up welfare tent to care for the chronically unwell? Dublin City Council HSE Ireland #welfarearea #publichealth #heathcareaccess #medicalpopups #healthinnovation #heartfailure #kidneydisease #lungs #diabetes #cancer imt.ie/opinion/sheila…

If white lies form the basis of our bonding rituals then it’s not surprising that frustrating misconceptions surround our health. For example – If you look OK, you are OK. imt.ie/opinion/sheila… #healthmisconceptions #whatisok #invisibleillness #patient #doctor #communication

Will Big Pharma continue to control the market forces? Or are they in for a big shock when the ‘fast fashion’ effect hits pharma, and some company in Asia starts cranking out cheaper meds delivering them quicker than “Abrakadabra, Acetaminophen!” 🪄💊 imt.ie/opinion/sheila…

"I am out of service." My account of mental self-preservation during crisis.  imt.ie/opinion/sheila… #stageIVcancer #mentalhealth #crisismanagement #selfpreservation