Potential exodus of public health doctors due to stress and poor morale, union warns

Public health specialist Dr Ger McDarby is considering job offers to work (remotely) abroad.

A number of the country’s public health doctors are considering quitting their jobs, citing low morale over the stalled contract negotiations with the Government.

While some specialists in public health medicine (SPHM) are contemplating early retirement, while others are considering job offers from abroad.