Webinars 2017

Each seminar was hosted twice – at 1pm and 8pm on the advertised dates.

Each webinar was accredited for 1 hour external CPD and was free of charge to ICGP members.
 

Webinar 1 - Wednesday 8 February

Topic: Ransomware and Information Security 

Presenter: Dr Brian O'Mahony 

• In 2016 Irish general practices were attacked by ransomware
• Threats to GP data and businesses
• Is your practice security adequate?

Webinar 1 material:

• Policy on Acceptable Usage of the Internet
• A Guide to Data Legislation for Irish General Practice
• No Data No Business

Webinar 1 recording:
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Webinar 2 – Wednesday 22 February (double bill)

1. Update on electronic referrals

Presenter: Dr. Frank Hill 

• Over 100,000 referrals were sent electronically in 2016
• A guide for the prospective new user
• What needs to be done to enhance this facility

2. A user's view of Healthmail 

Presenter: Dr. John Cox

• Healthmail is in existence for 2 years
• GPs are enthusiastic about the concept, but struggle with the practice
• A look at the status quo and how to improve it

Webinar 2 material:

• A User's View of Healthmail
• Electronic Referrals
• eReferrals and Healthmail Support

Webinar 2 recording:
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Webinar 3 – Tuesday 28 February (double bill)

1. A GP guide to the PRCS website

Presenter: Dr Brian Meade

• A working knowledge of the PCRS website is a business essential for GPs
• Are you using it to your best advantage
• Recent changes and tips

2. Individual Health Identifier – What's happening

Presenter: Dr Conor O'Shea

• The Individual Health Identifier is a key part of the eHealth Ireland programme
• What progress has been made to date?
• What are the implications for general practice?
  

Webinar 3 material:

• IHI FAQ
• PRCS Security Cert Installation Guide - Firefox
• PCRS Security Certificate Installation Guide IE11
• PCRS Security Certificate Installation Guide - older version of IE
• Statement of outcomes for the IHI Privacy Impact Assessment Public Consultation

Webinar 3 recording:
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Webinar 4 – Thursday 9 March (double bill)

1. Medical Gadgets & Gizmos 2017 

Presenter: Dr. Kieran Murphy

• Medical Toys for boys (and girls!)
• A guide to what you probably don't need
• But what you'll probably want now anyway!

2. Online Calculators & Tools 

Presenter: Dr Conor O'Shea

• Online aids to decision making
• Involving patients as partners
• Hoping to hear suggestions from attendees!

Webinar 4 material:

• Online tools and calculators

Webinar 4 recording:

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