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Healthcare Reform  - the ICGP Response
The ICGP response to the Report of the National Task Force on Medical Staffing (Hanly), the Commission on Financial Management and Control Systems in the Health Service (Brennan) and Audit of Structures and Functions in the Health System (Prospectus).

Also included is the case for General Practice and Primary Care reform. The current emphasis of the reform programme appears largely to focus on the Administrative and management structures, financial management systems and hospital services, to the exclusion of General Practice and Primary Care.
 
The ICGP believes that the development of General Practice and Primary Care are key components to the success of any health reform programme, bearing in mind that ninety percent of health care needs are met in this sector.

To view the this document click here.

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Annual Report 2004
 To download the 2004 Annual Reports of the College Officers, Postgraduate Training Committee, Postgraduate Resource Centre and Accounts for Year Ending December 2003 click here.

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New Draft Definition for Irish General Practice
All members are invited to submit their views on the draft.  To view the document click here.

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ICGP Practice Staff Training Course 
This training course is specifically designed for existing Reception, Secretary and Administrative Staff in General Practice who wish to consolidate and update existing skills.   
The course runs over four days
Dates: 28th/29th May and 11th/12th June 2004
Venue - ICGP, 4/5 Lincoln Place, Dublin 2
For further information and application forms please contact Margaret@icgp.ie