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Forum May 2000

Author: ICGP

Publication Year: 2000

Contents

Editorial: We must ensure that the failed recipe of two-tier medicine is not reintroduced to Irish General Practice once the VHI enters Primary Care for real, Dr Leonard Condren
News: New diabetes project aims to upskill GPs, Women's health survey reveals shortfalling in training, Push to boost member participation at local level, Gearing up for AGM
Letters: Frustration with GMS lists
E-Health: With healthcare organisations rapidly embracing internet technology, e-health is now moving at breakneck speed worldwide, Geraldine Meagan
Computers: A clean-up of your hard disc from time to time will make your computer run more smoothly and efficiently, Dr Brian Meade
Practice Management: Practice-related questions answered
GP Training: Building GP trainee confidence is a key part of the Western Health Board training scheme, Dr Anne Marie Regan
Et cetera: Miscellany of medical matters
Diary: Round up of meetings and events of interest to GPs
Clinical Dilemma: The management options for two patients using injectable contraception who present with contrasting problems, Dr Tara Galligan
Grand Rounds: A recent Grand Rounds meeting concluded the faecal occult blood testing would not make an effective universal screening tool for bowel cancer, Dr Trish Noonan
Pain Management: Dental surgeons, Dermot Canavan and William Fenlon, detail the most likely causes of dental pain and their management
Clinical Review: Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis can now be tailored to individual patient needs, Dr Francis Stafford
Vaccination: A major vaccination awareness campaign is underway to stem the fall-off in Primary Care vaccination rates, Moira Cassidy
Pharmaceutical Update: News from the industry
Clinical Review Service: A selection of reviews of papers from the world's leading medical journals
Doctor's Diary: While doing a spot of gardening, Dr Hugh Dennison finds himself in danger of committing a crime
Latham at Large: While General Practice is far from the most glamorous medical specialty, Dr John Latham points out that some of the most fundamental parts of a doctor's job can be the most important
UK View: The only anxiety hanging over the laudable new national framework for cardiac care is the spectre of litigation, Dr Rob Walker

Description

ICGP journal supplement

Format Print
Keywords periodicals
Publisher MedMedia Ltd
Classification periodicals
Volume 17
Edition First
ISSN 0790-9977
Pages 63
Categories: Irish Content, Forum, ICGP Resources
Email: library@icgp.ie, Tel: 01 6763705, Fax: 01 6765850