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The Mater Private is the first Private Hospital in Ireland to join the National Healthlink Project, Healthlink.ie
The Mater Private Hospital has become the first private hospital in the country to join the highly acclaimed online National Healthlink Project; a web-based messaging service which allows the secure transmission of patient information such as results and referrals over the internet. » read more
30% Increase in GP Training Places
The Irish College of General Practitioners and the HSE have agreed a major expansion of the number of GP training places, a move which will boost the number of doctors working in communities across the country. The new initiative will see GP training places increase by 30% from July 1st of this year. Currently there are 120 GP training places this will now increase to 157 annually. » read more
ICGP Appointment: Head of Quality & Standards
Reporting to the Chief Executive, this new position of Head of Quality and Standards will have a key role in policy formulation and the implementation of ICGP strategy. » read more
Sponsorship Opportunities with the ICGP
We have had a long and mutually supportive relationship with the Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies Industry over the past 25 years and trust that we can so continue in the period ahead. » read more
Election to ICGP Council
For the attention of all members of the ICGP. Please note that there are three (3) vacancies for direct election to Council (2010/2011). All members in good standing as at 31st December, 2009 are eligible for election. The closing date for receipt of duly completed nomination papers is Friday, 26th March, 2010. » read more
Share Your Experience of the “Fair Deal” with Age Action
Age Action, the older people's charity, is seeking the public's assistance to gauge the impact of the "Fair Deal" nursing home payment scheme since its introduction. » read more
HSE Report: Principles and Recommendations for Education, Training and Research in the HSE
A new report setting out Principles and Recommendations for Education, Training and Research in the HSE has been published following recent approval by the Board of the HSE. » read more
BonSoy Soy Milk Recall: Information for Medical Practitioners
BonSoy soy milk has been withdrawn from the marketplace in Ireland and many other countries following detection of high levels of iodine in this product. This product should not be consumed. » read more
ICGP 25th Anniversary Publication: Celebrating 25 Years 1984 - 2009
Produced for the 25th anniversary of the Irish College of General Practitioners. » read more
Submissions Sought by the National Cancer Screening Service on Successful Initiatives Targeting 'Hard to Reach'/Marginalised Populations
The National Cancer Screening Service (NCSS) has a statutory remit to implement special measures to promote participation in its screening programmes among marginalised populations. These programmes currently include CervicalCheck - The National Cervical Screening Programme and BreastCheck - The National Breast Screening Programme. » read more
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