Editorial: It is interesting but somewhat understandable how the issue of the manpower problem in general practice has become side-tracked recently into a gender issue, writes ICGP chairman Mark Walsh.
News: Line-up announced for alcohol/drugs conference...Programme announced for GP trainee conference... Cervical screening programme goes nationwide from this month...New certificate in long-acting reversible contraception...Forum letters.
Cover Story: Solving the Riddle of Suicide Assessment: Gavin Dunne says asking the right questions can tilt the balance in favour of positive communication.
Interview: Culture Change Needed on Health Information: A unique patient identifier and better sharing of data are among the priorities for HIQA's director of health information Prof Jane Grimson. Niall Hunter reports.
Feature: Taking the Initiative: Niall Hunter continues the series where College activists highlight programmes they feel have really benefited GPs.
The Ever-Changing World of Immunisations: The latest guidelines give information and advice on immunisation against major illnesses, as well as outlining changes to the vaccine schedule. Niall Hunter reports.
Feature: GP Involvement Sought for Irish Traveller Study: Researchers from UCD hope to build an accurate picture of Traveller health status in Ireland through a national study.
Open Forum: GPs Capable of Caring for Type 2 Diabetes Patients: The notion that diabetes patients cannot be cared for in general practice needs dispelling,writes Ray O'Connor.
Quality in Practice: Ensuring Quality in Information Technology: The 2008 QIP competition attracted high-quality entrants, all pursing excellence in the provision of care. Niall Hunter reports.
IT Q&As: Your computer-related questions tackled by the NGPIT group.
Research: Information Deficit in GP Referral Letters: Joseph Ojedokun and Paul Kelly critically analysed the contents of referral letters to an emergency department.
Distance Learning: Endocrinology: This month's distance learning programme for GPs deals with integrated diabetes care.
Cardiology: Family Support Important in Reducing Risk Factors: Support from families and healthcare professionals can lead to success in reducing CVD risk factors, a new study has shown.
Practice Management Q&As: Your practice-related questions tackled by the College MiPP.
Research: GPs Audit of Osteoporosis: Claire Young and Thomas Maher look at the need for systematic screening in general practice.
Mental Health: First-Line Management of Psychiatric Emergencies: Timely intervention using the right tools can rapidly de-escalate psychiatric emergency situations, writes Waseem Zulfiqar.
Clinical Review: COPD - Under-diagnosed and under-managed: Although it is both a preventable and treatable disease, the mortality rate for COPD continues to rise, write Ahmed Shamboul and Aidan O'Brien.
Clinical Review: Treating Recurrent Headaches in Children: Careful history-taking and a headache diary are key to proper evaluation of headaches, write Valeria Ricotti and Alf Nicholson.
Allergy Casebook: An Allergy Conundrum: Paul Carson looks at an allergic disorder that mimics gastroesophageal reflux, but which does not respond to standard GORD medications.
Women's Health: DXA Scan Service Needed across Ireland: An ICGP audit of a DXA scanning programme at Dublin hospitals has shown some positive results. Olivia Fens reports.
Latham at Large: Patient Spontaneity in Everyday Practice: With frequent surprises in patient behaviour, there is no such thing as general practice humdrum, writes John Latham.
From the Trenches: Michael O'Brien argues that the HSE's 'depersonalisation' of the health service makes it easier for them to cut services.
ICGP journal supplement
| Format | Weblink |
|---|---|
| Keywords | periodicals |
| Publisher | MedMedia Ltd |
| Classification | periodicals |
| Volume | 25 |
| ISSN | 0790-9977 |
| Pages | 74 |
| Categories: | Irish Content, Forum, ICGP Resources |
| External Link | http://www.icgp.ie/go/library/forum?spid=237AE8F6-19B9-E185-83F612F61825020A |
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