{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The GP Podcast","title":"GP in the Out of Hours Setting – An Approach (Summer Repeat)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2308,"description":"Participants\nDr David McConaghy - Clinical Lead for Prevention, Irish College of GPs; Medical Director, TLC Doc\nDr John Maher - Host\nSummary\nWe explore an approach to working in the Out of Hours GP (OOHS) setting in Ireland. Dr David shares insights from over 20 years of experience in Ireland and abroad, highlighting the importance of preparation, patient safety, and effective communication. The conversation covers practical advice for newcomers, strategies for managing difficult consultations, and the role of OOHS in supporting both patients and hospital colleagues.\nKey themes include the scale of OOHS consultations in Ireland, the importance of slowing down consultations, collaborative working with colleagues, managing requests for controlled drugs and sick certificates, handling house calls and palliative care, and preparing for overnight shifts.\nLinks\nIrish College of GPs – General Practice Updates\nantibioticprescribing.ie\nHSE Medicines Management Programme – Benzodiazepine Prescribing Guidance (via drugsandalcohol.ie)\nPalliative Care Guidelines – A Toolkit for COVID 19 Management - HSE\nRoger Neighbour’s Consultation Model\nOxford Handbook of General Practice – Emergencies Section\nEolas Medical App\nDisclaimer\nThe information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does it replace independent clinical judgment or consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.\nThe views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Irish College of GPs.\nListeners are encouraged to review current clinical guidelines, product labelling, and relevant policies before applying any information discussed in this podcast.\nThis podcast does not establish a doctor–patient relationship. Healthcare professionals should exercise their own professional judgment in evaluating and applying information to specific clinical...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/y2EoxHzUIjVYJ3OYuZDyKEUt5A0vOFWgd_rZpd9a_No/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMDYx/ZTU3NGE1OGUzMmQ2/YWYxYzU5NTZiMmY1/Njc2YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}