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Sheilagh @SheilaghFoley

Scribbler & hermit socialite | Freelance writer | Irish Medical Times Columnist | Health, Travel, Life, Opinion | Survivor of multiple cancers & heart failure

Joined September 2012
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Sheilagh@SheilaghFoley
20 Jul 2021
This is me- The luckiest unlucky person. Storyteller, Survivor, Sightseer. Cancers heart failure, I'm still tearing heaven from hell (thru self absorbed prose uncalled for advice e.g. stay strong, you got this, etc). Anyway, stay strong, you got this.. irishtimes.com/life-and-styl…

I am the luckiest unlucky person I know

Heart failure and multiple cancers – the last 20 years have been anything but normal for Sheilagh Foley

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

When the mind goes offline: Navigating crisis and self-preservation

Self care is important, even within a crisis, writes Sheilagh Foley

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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/sheilagh-fole…

Gen Z and the pharmacy

It’s not too late for the pharmacy industry as a whole to reinvent itself, says Sheilagh Foley

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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/sheilagh-fole… #healthmisconceptions #whatisok #invisibleillness #patient #doctor #communication

The white lies that surround our health

Just because we look OK, doesn’t mean we are OK, says Sheilagh Foley

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Should we have a seasonal pop up welfare tent to care for the chronically unwell? @DubCityCouncil @HSELive #welfarearea #publichealth #heathcareaccess #medicalpopups #healthinnovation #heartfailure #kidneydisease #lungs #diabetes #cancer imt.ie/opinion/sheilagh-fole…

A warm welcome: the case for seasonal pop-up clinics for chronic disease

Early intervention and prevention – pop-up clinics for chronic illness can prevent avoidable acute admissions to hospital, writes Sheilagh Foley

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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/notebo…
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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/sheilagh-fole… #health #psychology #society

The Science of Bias: How tribalism undermines our health

The power to break free from the confines of tribal thinking lies within each of us, writes Sheilagh Foley

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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/sheilagh-fole… #AI #HealthTech #DigitalHealth

Beyond the Waiting Room: a new era of patient empowerment in the Age of AI

As we continue to embrace innovation in healthcare it's imperative to ensure that these advancements are accessible to all, writes Sheilagh Foley

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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/sheilagh-fole…

From famine to future: workforce planning for robots and AI in modern healthcare

You’ve got to have a strategy if you want to succeed in healthcare writes IMT patient correspondent Sheilagh Foley

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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/sheilagh-fole… @HSELive @eHealthIreland @roinnslainte #digitalstrategy #futureofhealthcare #hybridapproach #digitalhealth

The Generational Divide – digital, socks or shorts?

Socks and shorts are a fun way to tell us all apart, but perhaps the real truth that divides the generations is how digital we are, says Sheilagh Foley

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

A Broken System: A need for X-ray reform

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, it’s imperative that we reevaluate outdated practices, especially when it comes to the patient experience, writes Sheilagh Foley

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

Lost in translation – communication challenges in healthcare

Doctors are not trained communicators, they don’t necessarily have an instinct for how to ‘meet the patient where they’re at’, writes Sheilagh Foley

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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. @bmj_latest #hypofractionation bmj.com/content/386/bmj.q198…

Hypofractionation: don’t lose sight of the patient

As a cancer survivor who has experienced radiation therapy, I was interested to learn about hypofractionation as an alternative to traditional radiation. In hypofractionation the total dose of...

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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. @HSELive imt.ie/opinion/a-seat-at-the…

A seat at the table: Patient Partnership in the HSE

The way forward for successful partnerships will be finding a way to connect, writes Sheilagh Foley

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Medically speaking, I am a 🦄 In June I went to Boston to meet other mythical horses at the @HodgkinsIntl Symposium 2024 - imt.ie/opinion/sheilagh-fole…

What happens to you when you get the ‘good’ type of cancer?

Sheilagh Foley travelled to Boston to the Hodgkins International Symposium to learn more about how other patients recover from this ‘good’ cancer’, and finds solace and support from doctors and other...

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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/sheilagh-fole…

The Swift Effect – why being a fan can be good for you

Are there any actual health benefits to being a Taylor Swift fan, asks Sheilagh Foley?

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Replying to @frthompson
@frthompson speaking at the #fhsummit24. "This is ensuring people like @SheilaghFoley are aided and helped through their care" #Digitalforcare
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📢 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 @Sheilaghfoley @frthompson @jcwemyss
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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/sheilagh-fole…

The ripple effect – the unexpected path to well-being

Whether it is a government policy or a company’s product, the unintended consequences on public health can be both positive and negative, writes Sheilagh Foley

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

A laugh a day keeps the doctor away

World Laughter Day is celebrated in May. Ha ha ha, ha ha ha, ha ha ha, ho ho ho writes Sheilagh Foley

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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/sheilagh-fole…

Flower power – Turn on, Tune in, Drop out

Sometimes the best ideas are the old ones, with a new twist, says Sheilagh Foley

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