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Dr Mary McCarthy Archive
February 6, 2020
Dr Mary McCarthy: The burnout problem facing the NHS
January 22, 2020
Dr Mary McCarthy: Action needed over social media perils
January 15, 2020
Dr Mary McCarthy - Some new year’s health resolutions can be worth the effort
August 19, 2019
Dr Mary McCarthy: GP shortage negatively impacting patient care
June 25, 2019
Dr Mary McCarthy: Early winter flu warning forecast from abroad
May 8, 2019
Dr Mary McCarthy: Guidelines for GPs can be adapted
May 1, 2019
Salary is the wrong measure for health staff
March 27, 2019
Dr Mary McCarthy: GPs tell of increasing workloads
March 12, 2019
Dr Mary McCarthy: Are we losing faith in the NHS?
February 6, 2019
Dr Mary McCarthy: New contracts focus on teamwork
January 7, 2019
Dr Mary McCarthy: Hi-tech must benefit all
December 31, 2018
Dr Mary McCarthy: Hospitals still at full occupancy rate of 95pc without any flu outbreaks
December 18, 2018
Dr Mary McCarthy: A second vote is vital for sake of vulnerable NHS
November 12, 2018
Dr Mary McCarthy: There must be a more logical approach to sick notes
October 20, 2018
Dr Mary McCarthy: No place for bullying in any workplace
October 15, 2018
Dr Mary McCarthy: Conference on improving general practice
July 5, 2018
Comment: NHS is still going strong but we must protect it
April 2, 2018
Dr Mary McCarthy: We must carry on to fight for the NHS and let it be Stephen’s legacy
March 24, 2018
Dr Mary McCarthy: Shropdoc is effective - we must save it
March 10, 2018
Dr Mary McCarthy: When you try to do more with less, something has to give
February 17, 2018
Dr Mary McCarthy: Make sure you have essential nutrients
February 11, 2018
Dr Mary McCarthy: GPs are unrecognised specialists
December 24, 2017
Dr Mary McCarthy: Year has been challenging for the NHS
December 19, 2017
Dr Mary McCarthy: Snow brings out the best in people
November 18, 2017
Dr Mary McCarthy: New alcohol pricing policy makes sense
November 13, 2017
Dr Mary McCarthy: We must be sensible with painkillers
November 6, 2017
Dr Mary McCarthy: European expertise is welcome addition
October 31, 2017
Dr Mary McCarthy: Antibiotics are not for coughs, colds and flu
September 17, 2017
Dr Mary McCarthy: Crisis looms for struggling practices
August 26, 2017
Recruiting GPs overseas is good, but doesn’t provide long-term solution
July 16, 2017
Hard to diagnose and so difficult to treat – just don’t ignore asthma
May 27, 2017
Dr Mary McCarthy: Mental health services need more support
May 14, 2017
Dr Mary McCarthy: Time to give mental health the funds it needs
