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PIP Breast Implants - Report and Letter
The Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks has issued a report on the safety of PIP silicone breast implants. » read more
The ICGP Seeks to Fill the Position of Director of Assessment – MICGP-AR
The ICGP is accepting applications for the position of Director of Assessment - MICGP-AR until Friday, 24 February 2012. » read more
Vacancies for Direct Election to Council
Please note that there are three vacancies for direct election to the ICGP Council. » read more
Health Protection Surveillance Centre: Amendment to List of Notifiable Diseases
The list of notifiable diseases has changed under an amendment to the Infectious Diseases Regulations (S.I. No. 452/2011 - Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Regulations 2011. » read more
Consultation Document: Guidelines for the Emergency Management of Injuries
The EMI guidelines working group of the HPSC Scientific Advisory Committee invites comments to be made on draft document. » read more
An Garda Síochána Doctor of Choice Scheme
An Garda Síochána invites expressions of interest from registered medical practitioners (herein afterwards referred to as Doctors) for inclusion on a panel of Doctors to participate in a Doctor of Choice scheme. It is expected that the panel will be established on the 1st January, 2012. An Garda Síochána comprises of 14,000 members and 704 Garda stations throughout the state. » read more
ICGP Newsletter: December 2011
Contents: Message from the ICGP CEO, Mr Kieran Ryan; Minister Roisin Shortall Opens ICGP Winter Meeting; Discount on College Subscription; Professional Competence Updates; Primary Care Teams: a GP Perspective; MICGP & eLearning Presentation Ceremony. » read more
Consultation Document on Developing National eHealth Interoperability Standards for Ireland
The Health Information and Quality Authority (the Authority) has commenced a process of national consultation on "Developing National eHealth Interoperability Standards for Ireland: A consultation document". » read more
IMB Publishes New Guide on Potentially Life Saving Device
The Irish Medicines Board (IMB) has published a leaflet providing advice to people on how to correctly maintain an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) so that, in the event it is needed in an emergency, it works effectively. » read more
Report Announces Measures to Enhance End-of-Life Care in the Community
A report on primary palliative care was launched on 30 November which recommends a series of measures to be adopted to enhance the ability of GPs and primary care teams to deliver quality care to people dying in the community. » read more
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