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Sick Doctor Scheme

The Sick Doctor Scheme is accessible to all doctors from any medical discipline who may have a problem or are concerned about a substance misuse issue. The SDS will provide medical assessment, appropriate referral, ongoing monitoring and general support in the event of a problem being diagnosed.

Please note all contacts will be dealt with strictly in confidence.

The Sick Doctor Scheme was founded in 1985 to meet the need to deal with doctors in practice who are victims of substance abuse. It was formed by representatives of four organisations:

  • The Irish Medical Organisation.
  • The Irish College of General Practitioners.
  • The Irish College of Psychiatrists.
  • The GP Wives Association.

Foundation funding was originally through the parent bodies and current funding is from donations and interest on fund investment. The SDS is a registered charity.

Please note a full review of the trusteeship, committee and operating structures of the SDS is currently underway.

Chairman: Dr Ide Delargy
Committee Members: Dr Ide Delargy, Dr Andrée Rochfort (ICGP), Dr Deirdre Kinlen (ICGP), Dr Joe Curry, Treasurer (IMO), Dr John O'Connor (Irish College of Psychiatrists).

Contact the Sick Doctor Scheme

Dr Ide Delargy
Address: Rock Court Medical Centre, 40 Main St, Blackrock, Co Dublin (marked Strictly Private and Confidential)
Tel: 01 2789369, Fax: 01 2783872
Email: dridedelargy@eircom.net