SIVUH News

Hospital Casemix

The hospital again received a positive casemix adjustment in its 2009 funding allocation from the HSE. This adjustment is a reflection of the high efficiency levels maintained in the hospital.

SIVUH Online GP Referral Service.

Clinics currently available to refer online to. 23/03/10

• Chest Pain Assessment Unit     
• Dr Michelle Murphy - Pigmented Lesion Clinic
• Dr John Bourke - General Dermatology Clinic
• Dr John Bourke - Dermatitis Clinic
• Ms Deirdre O’Hanlon - General Surgery Clinics
• Mr Patrick Sheahan - OtolaryngologyHead, Neck & Thyroid Surgery Clinic
• Mr Gerard O’Leary - OtolaryngologyHead, Neck & Thyroid Surgery Clinic
• Mr Denis Richardson - General Surgery Clinics
• Mr Peter O’Sullivan - OtolaryngologyHead, Neck & Thyroid Surgery Clinic
• Mr Sean T. O’Sullivan - Plastic Surgery Clinic
• Mr Adrian Ireland - General Surgery Clinics
• Dr Gerry Fahy and Dr Peter Kelly – Cardiology Clinics
• Dr Mark Phelan - Rheumatology Rapid Access Assessment Form

New Senior Lecturer / Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

Dr. Suzanne Timmons has been appointed to the post of Senior Lecturer / Consultant in Geriatric Medicine effective from 01/02/10.

New Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Mr. Christopher Cotter has been jointly appointed by CUH to the post of Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon.This is effective from 19th October 2009, sessional commitment.

ENT Otolaryngology Head & Neck Information recently added to the SIVUH website. 30/07/09.

SIVUH GP Online Referral Service

• Cork GPs start to refer patients online - Irish Times 14/07/09
• http://www.corkindependent.com/lifestyle/lifestyle/sivuh-extends-pioneering-online-referral-system/- Cork Independent 23/07/09
• http://www.corkman.ie/news/call-for-online-gp-system-to-be-extended-1837363.html - The Corkman 23/07/09
• Hospital Benefits from online referral system - Sunday Business Post, 27/09/09, page 33 Right hand side.