Quick Reference Guides
The ICGP Quality in Practice Committee produces quick reference guides on clinical and non-clinical areas on topics of relevance to general practice. Quick reference guides, available for download below, differ from guidelines in that although evidence based the focus is on the production of a short concise document which is easily read and formatted in such as way as to make change easy to achieve.
Access to Diagnostics – A key enabler for a primary care led health service
Authors: Dr Margaret O'Riordan, ICGP Medical Director; Dr Claire Collins, ICGP Director of Research and Ms Gillian Doran, ICGP Librarian » read more
Asthma Control in General Practice Quick Reference Guide (2013)
Adapted from the GINA Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention » read more
Avoiding Pitfalls in Repeat Prescribing Quick Reference Guide
It is hoped that this document will encourage reflection on the current repeat prescribing system in your practice with consequent benefits for both practice personnel and patients. It has been developed to assist you in analysing your current repeat prescribing methods and for ongoing review. » read more
COPD Management Quick Reference Guide
This document aims to provide an overview of the internationally accepted GOLD guidelines on the management of COPD, including aspects relevant to care in Ireland as agreed by the National Strategy Group. The emphasis is on management within the community and algorithms are provided for ease of use in primary care. » read more
Cardiovascular Disease in Women Quick Reference Guide
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
Diabetes Type 2 Quick Reference Guide
Dr Velma Harkins of the Irish College of General Practitioners, Dr Richard Firth of the Irish Endocrine Society and Dr John Devlin of the Department of Health and Children, have provided these guidelines. » read more
Domestic Violence Quick Reference Guide
The Health Promotion Department of the Health Service Executive Dublin/North East and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, through the Eastern Regional Planning Committee on Violence Against Women, have jointly commissioned this education resource on domestic violence for General Practitioners (GPs) and Practice Nurses (PNs). The resource is the first of its kind in Ireland. » read more
Drugs and Doping in Sport - Guidelines for General Practitioners, 2010 Edition
Produced by Dr Aidan O Colmain with the support of the Irish Sports Council and the ICGP. » read more
Early Psychosis: Diagnosis & Management from a GP Perspective Quick Reference Guide
Delays in detection and treatment of psychosis lead to poorer outcomes. Early treatment is more likely to lead to recovery. » read more
Guide for Primary Care Staff on Alcohol Problems
The Quality in Practice Committee of the ICGP, chaired by Dr Margaret O'Riordan, is pleased to launch this document on helping patients with alcohol problems which was written by Mr Rolande Anderson, ICGP Project Director, "Helping Patients with Alcohol Problems". » read more