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ABSTRACTThe purpose of this report is to review the interrelationship between poor oral health conditions of older people and general health. The impact of poor oral health on quality of life (QOL) is analyzed, and the implications for public health intervention and oral health care are discussed. Findings from the current research may lead to the following conclusions: The available scientific evidence is particularly strong for a direct relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease; the direct relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease is less convincing. General and associated oral health conditions have a direct influence on elder people's QOL and lifestyle. The growing number of elderly people challenges health authorities in most countries. The evidence on oral health–general health relationships is particularly important to WHO in its effort to strengthen integrated oral health promotion and disease prevention around the globe.

In its General Comment No. 15, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child provides information on the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest standard of health. The Committee's key recommendations addressed to States parties provide helpful advice for development cooperation practitioners. This publication summarizes General Comment No. 15 and outlines approaches for how development cooperation may contribute to the realisation of children's right to health.

12.11.2015 The General Scheme of the Health Information and Patient Safety was approved by the Government on 10 November. The Bill deals with a number of areas: including, information related matters, research ethics approval structures and matters aimed specifically at enhancing patient safety. The General Scheme of the Bill can be viewed here. The Revised General Scheme of the Health Information and Patient Safety Bill, Regulatory Impact Analysis, can be found here.

4.2.2015 A Bill to provide for:1) Health labelling of alcohol products2) Minimum unit pricing for retailing of alcohol products3) Regulation of marketing and advertising of alcohol4) Enforcement powers for Environmental Health Officers Download document here

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN GENERAL HEALTH CARE: VOLUME 1 -- Copyright -- Contents -- I INTRODUCTION -- II BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW -- DEFINITIONS OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES -- NATURE AND SCOPE OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN PRIMARY CARE -- MODELS FOR COORDINATED MENTAL HEALTH AND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES -- IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS -- EDUCATION AND TRAINING -- ISSUES OF FINANCING AND COST-OFFSET -- REFERENCES -- III KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS -- THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS -- References -- OPENING REMARKS -- POLICY ISSUES ON PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS: A FEDERAL VIEW -- THE NATURE AND SCOPE OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN PRIMARY CARE: VARIABILITY AND METHODOLOGY -- References -- A NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER MODEL OF INTEGRATED AND LINKED HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES -- THE MODEL -- BENEFITS OF THE MODEL -- ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MODEL -- CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS -- REFERENCES -- DELIVERY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN A FEE-FOR-SERVICE PEDIATRIC PRACTICE -- TREATMENT OF EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS BY PRIMARY PHYSICIANS IN AN HMO -- References -- QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ON TREATMENT OF EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS BY PRIMARY PHYSICIANS IN AN HMO -- TRAINING OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS IN MENTAL HEALTH SKILLS: IMPLICATIONS OF RECENT RESEARCH -- OBSERVATIONS ON THE IMPACT OF PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER UPON PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE -- INTRODUCTION -- SETTING -- METHODS -- RESULTS -- DISCUSSION -- References -- LITERATURE REVIEW ON MANAGEMENT OF EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED PATIENTS IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS -- SUICIDE PREVENTION BY FAMILY PHYSICIANS: OPPORTUNITIES AND LIMITATIONS -- THE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN: MENTAL HEALTH SKILLS -- THE ROLE OF THE PSYCHIATRIST IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS: ISSUES AND PROBLEMS.

12.11.2015 Provisions to support open disclosure of patient safety incidents to be included in legislation to provide for Periodic Payment Orders were approved by the Government on 3 November 2015. The General Scheme of the provisions can be viewed here.