2006 Award
Growing your own Phlebotomist (members only)
Introducing a fully-trained phlebotomist to a practice is cost-effective and maximises the use of appropriate skills in the primary care setting, according to Waterford GP Mark Rowe. » read more
From Building a Website to Building a Medical Centre (members only)
Do you sometimes feel that your practice is running you, rather than vice-versa? This is what Co Donegal GP Frank Fogarty felt prior to introducing a written systems manual. His description of his new system was among the entrants for this year's ICGP Quality in Practice Committee improvement initiatives competition. » read more
Practice Innovations go from Strength to Strength (members only)
Niall Hunter looks at patient complaints and drug record innovation projects featured in the 2006 ICGP quality award. Please note that you must be a member of the ICGP and login to the site in order to view this article. » read more
Painless Vaccine Scheme and Better Wound Care (members only)
Niall Hunter looks at projects on vaccine administration and wound management which featured in the 2006 QiP competition. Please note that you must be a member of the ICGP and login to the site in order to view this article. » read more
Advantages of a Patient Held Diabetes Card (members only)
The ICGP Quality in Practice Committee ran another successful quality improvement initiative competition this year. The 2006 winning entry, below, was submitted by Sean Bourke. Please note that you must be a member of the ICGP and login in order to view this article. » read more