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From the archive.
Practice management.
Scheduling, waiting lists and the admin that keeps a private clinic moving.
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Auto-enrolment employer Ireland: the 6.30pm pay date rule
Irish consultants must submit MyFutureFund contributions to NAERSA and pay before 6.30pm on the secretary's pay date to avoid payroll penalties.
Practice ManagementDragon Medical One Cost: A Guide to Moving Clinical Records
Compare Dragon Medical One cost factors and follow a structured process to migrate patient records and dictation workflows to AWS Dublin storage.
AI & clinical notes.
Scribes, dictation and the sign-off that keeps a clinician in charge.
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Medical dictation app: how to verify data storage
Before buying a medical dictation app, Irish consultants must verify that voice data is stored in AWS Dublin and processed within EU Google Cloud regions.
Ambient Voice TechnologyWhat is ambient voice technology? Dictation vs AVT
Understand ambient voice technology (AVT) and how it differs from traditional dictation when transcribing patient consultations in private Irish practices.
Medical CouncilCan doctors record consultations? AI disclosure rules
Under the Medical Council Guide to Professional Conduct (9th Edition, 2024), doctors can record consultations but must inform patients how AI tools work.
AI Regulationeu ai act article 4 ai literacy: clinic staff rules
Under Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, Irish clinics must take measures to support AI literacy for staff, though they do not need to guarantee a specific level.
GDPR & compliance.
Data protection, consent and what a clinic handling patient data owes.
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Open disclosure Ireland: the 7-day HIQA reporting rule
Under the Patient Safety Act 2023, private clinics must notify HIQA of notifiable incidents within seven days via NIMS and hold a disclosure meeting.
Medico-LegalRecording consultations Ireland: Patient consent rules
Learn the essential rules and best practices for patient consent when recording consultations and using dictation tools in Irish private practices.
Data ProtectionData processing agreement template Ireland: AI checklist
Reviewing an AI data processing agreement template in Ireland? Check key clauses for data storage, sub-processors, and encryption in transit and at rest.
GDPRAI transcription consent form: Paragraph 25.4 rules
How to draft an AI transcription consent form for your Irish private clinic under Paragraph 25 of the Medical Council Guide. Access our template.
GDPR ComplianceIs a voice recording personal data under gdpr? Clinic rules
Yes, voice recordings are personal data under GDPR. For Irish consultants, recording patient dictations requires explicit consent and secure storage.
Specialty practice.
Referrals, specialty workflows and the private hospital landscape.
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