Publications
BreastCheck GP Education Pack (3rd Edition) (members only)
The third edition of the GP Education Pack replaces earlier editions and provides current information relating to the national expansion of BreastCheck in 2007. It has been updated by the ICGP with contributions from clinicians and staff at BreastCheck. » read more
Consent in Under 16s - the Issues for Irish General Practice (Position Paper) (members only)
General practitioners are frequently consulted by unaccompanied under 16s seeking medical care. This is a particular source of discomfort for many doctors, particularly in relation to requests for contraception. » read more
Domestic Violence: A Guide for General Practice (members only)
Estimates suggest that 1 in 5 women face some form of violence during their lifetime, in some cases leading to serious injury or death. » read more
Domestic Violence: Tutor Teaching Pack (members only)
The ICGP recognises Domestic Violence as a significant issue for Irish women. In a project jointly funded by the HSE Health Promotion Unit, and Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Naoimh Kenny has developed an educational resource on this important subject. » read more
HRT - Weighing the Evidence (members only)
Breast cancer and the Million Women Study was published in the Lancet on August 9th 2003 and generated significant media interest. What does the study tell us? Author: Dr Ailis Ni Riain, ICGP Director of Women's Health Programme. This publication is only available online to members of the ICGP. Please login with ID and PIN numbers to access. If you are not a member of the ICGP, and would like to access this publication, please contact Dr Miriam Daly at the College - 01 6763705. » read more
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Quick Reference Guide (members only)
Many of the diseases affecting older women are influenced by their post-menopausal oestrogen-deficiency state. Prevention is therefore of prime importance for these conditions. » read more
Impact Document on Cardiovascular Disease in Women (members only)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in men and women on a global basis. CVD affects men and women equally but evidence suggests that it is neither diagnosed as readily, nor treated as effectively, in women. » read more
Key Contacts: Care of a Woman after Abortion (members only)
This resource has been produced by the Crisis Pregnancy Agency (CPA) and the Women's Health Programme, Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP). It provides all the relevant information in one place so you, the service provider, can better support and help your patient. » read more
Key Contacts: Primary Care Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Crisis Pregnancy (members only)
The objective of this publication is to improve the knowledge and skills of GPs when faced with the difficult human problem of crisis pregnancy and in the prevention of crisis pregnancy in the first instance. This publication is only available online to members of the ICGP. Please login with ID and PIN numbers to access. If you are not a member of the ICGP, and would like to access this publication, please contact Dr Miriam Daly at the College - 01 6763705. » read more
Key Contacts: Responding to Crisis Pregnancy (members only)
Information and service directory for community and health professionals. » read more