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How long should I keep a patient record? What the Medical Council, HSE, and GDPR each say — and which one wins when they disagree

Record retention for Irish consultants: Medical Council, HSE, and GDPR explained

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May 10, 2026

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How to Set Up a Private Consultant Practice in Ireland

Setting up a private consultant practice in Ireland comes with no handbook. This post covers the practical sequence — contract type, insurer registration, premises, practice management software, and GDPR obligations

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Data Security for Irish Consultant Practice Management

GDPR places specific obligations on Irish private consultants as data controllers. When your practice management software holds patient records, the security of that system is your responsibility — not just the vendor's.

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