I would like to give away my new design shirt from tonight’s record average Grand Slam match. I will sign it to the winner, please RT/ FOLLOW myself & MODUS Sports to have chance of winning. 👍- “ winner chosen Wednesday 6pm” - success

#GPs & #PracticeNurses don't forget to register for this evening's #ICGPWednesdayWebinar April 6th @ 8pm. See below for all topics covered in this session. Each webinar is recognised for 2 external CPD credits & 0.5 day GMS study leave.

#GPs and #GPTrainees, tomorrow, Thurs 07 April at 1pm, the ICGP Lunchtime Webinar Series continues. Join Dr Andree Rochfort andree rochfort, for discussion about Practitioner Health with Mr Hugh Kane & Dr Ide Delargy. practitionerhealth Registration by email - 1 external CPD credit

Antibiotics are life saving drugs for bacterial infections but using them for viral infections ‘just in case ‘ can cause harm and increases #AntibioticResistance #AMR Please use them wisely #KeepAntibioticsEffective Irish College of GPs GPBuddy

Siobhán Prendiville with Dr Orlaith O’Reilly launchnew report in Chronic Disease Management Programme -91% of patients with chronic disease are fully managed in primary care and not attending hospital for the ongoing management of their chronic condition rb.gy/4bton3

Niamh Cahill speaks to some of the GPs involved in making the structure chronic disease management programme a success Irish Medical Organisation Suzanne Kelly Joe Gallagher Irish College of GPs HSE Ireland #chronicdisease #GPs #generalpractice ow.ly/58Fu50NMgKr

Study to show GP diagnostics programme leading to less ED referrals  Deep End Ireland Irish Medical Organisation Sláintecare HealthyIreland  #gp  #slaintecare  #gps #generalpractice #ED ow.ly/uVRG50O7VWG

Between 2013 - 2022, the mortality rate from: - cancer fell by 11.4% - circulatory system diseases fell by 25.1% - ischaemic heart diseases fell by 33.4% - respiratory system diseases fell by 24.5%. -Health Trends We’re doing well. HSE Ireland @DonnellyStephen Irish College of GPs

At our 2024 National Trainers Conference in Athlone, our President Dr Eamonn Shanahan introduces our Keynote speaker, former CMO Dr Tony Holohan. #BEaGP

This is the number of pages of paper it appears to take for the @HSE to report one man’s colonoscopy 😳😣 They have to be read and shredded on top of the environmental cost. Is there anyone sane actually in charge ? Irish Medical Times gmcrotty.bsky.social Irish Doctors for the Environment Cormac Lucey Eilish O'Regan

Heart failure is prevalent worldwide and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. This update outlines recent evidence and changes to heart failure clinical practice guidelines, emphasising the aspects most relevant to primary care bmj.com/content/385/bm…

Today is World Hypertension Day. Hypertension, or high blood pressure as it’s more commonly called, is a leading cause of ill health globally. Get your blood pressure checked and help prevent stroke/heart disease/heart failure. Irish College of GPs Medical Independent

‘Severe staffing crisis’ in laboratory medicine – HSE review MLSA Academy of Clinical Science & Laboratory Medicine Kev O'Boyle @RCPI_new CORU Ireland #laboratorymedicine #pathology ow.ly/N6ww50RWqhq

📢Ever had preeclampsia before? 📢Interested in shaping the future of follow up care after pregnancy? We are looking for women with lived experience of preeclampsia, at any time, anywhere in Ireland, to advise our INFANT Centre research team on an exciting new project. (1/3)

Calling all #GPs in Ireland! Researchers UCC Pharmacy School, UCC GP & UCC School of Nursing & Midwifery 🌈 are studying GPs' views on the diagnosis and management of #MentalHealthConditions in #StrokeSurvivors in #Ireland. If you haven't received our postal survey & would like to share your views

The HSE Cervical Cancer Elimination Action Plan sets out targets for HPV vaccination, screening & treatment for the next 5 years. Huge work by National Screening Service, HSE National Immunisation Office (NIO), NCCP & multiple partners means we are on track to eliminating cervical cancer by 2040. #togethertowardselimination

Utterly frustrating for both patients and their GPs. We have literally no access to primary care psychology and now online services have 'exceeded current capacity planned for the current year' Another example of the HSE allowing an on-off-switch approach to services.

"Assessing acutely unwell children isn’t something that can be done by algorithm or by following a protocol. And it’s yet another reason why acute and urgent care should remain an integral part of general practice." @HelenRSalisbury's latest column bmj.com/content/387/bm…

Thanks everyone for initial encouragement Hoping my message will resonate with many colleagues-more shortly UCC Ireland UCCMedicine UCD Medicine Irish Medical Organisation NUI Galway Medicine Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway Irish College of GPs Irish Heart Foundation @AgeAction Alzheimer's Society IHCA Royal College of Physicians of Ireland RCSI Maynooth University

Honour nominated to contest NUI Seanad-Best of luck to fellow nominees - New Voice in Seanad - Age Friendly design to Society& Tech - Proper Teaching Hospital System - Intergenerational Solidarity - Recognising role of Arts Sport & Nature for our wellbeing VOTE Rónán Collins!