The voice of independent medical and dental consultants in Ireland

Welcome to the Medical &
Dental Consultants Association

The MDCA is a representative organisation for consultant members of the medical and dental professions, who are in independent practice in Ireland. Founded on the principles of collegiality, clinical excellence, professional independence and patient advocacy, we work together to support one another in the provision of the highest quality medical and dental care to our patients.

The MDCA recently commissioned Mazars to conduct research on the clinical indemnity environment in which its members operate and to advance proposals to address the issues they face. This report is a snapshot of that research. View Report

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Mazars Report for MDCA: Clinical Indemnity Threatening the Viability of Private Practice

The Medical & Dental Consultants Association (MDCA) commissioned Mazars to conduct research on the clinical indemnity environment in which its…

2024 Annual General Meeting

The next MDCA AGM will be held on Saturday 18th May 2024 in the Killarney Park Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry….

Applications now open for Business & Leadership Skills Programme 2023/24

Applications and expressions of interest are now being accepted for the next intake of the UCD Smurfit Executive Development ‘Business…

MDCA News Article

Ireland ranks worst for digital health policies in developed world

Source: The Irish Times…

MDCA News Article

Conscientious objection rules changed in new ethics guide for doctors

Source: The Irish Times…

MDCA News Article

HSE board members warn of ‘drift towards privatisation’ in efforts to cut waiting lists

Source: The Irish Times…