The GP Podcast

The GP Podcast is on its summer break through July and August, returning with Series 2 in September 2026. In the meantime, we are re-releasing some of our highlights from Series 1 each fortnight.  Happy Summer and thanks for listening!

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Participants 
• Dr John Maher - Host 

Summary
This episode previews tonight's Wednesday Webinar (1 April 2026).  A link to the recording will be added to the show notes in the coming days, once it becomes available.

The webinar will be introduced by Dr Suzanne Kelly, Deputy Medical Director, Irish College of GPs.

Topics and Speakers:
  • Assessment and Management of Pain in Life Limiting Conditions - Dr David Byrne, St Francis Hospice Blanchardstown 
  • Open Disclosure in General Practice - Dr Siobhan O'Flaherty, GP Clinical Risk Advisor, Medisec
  • "Skip the Dip" - Dr Scott Walkin, Clinical Lead for Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, Irish College of GPs
  • Cocaine Use - The GP Perspective - Dr Des Crowley, Academic Lead, Addiction Management Programme, Irish College of GPs
Links:
Irish College of GPs - Podcast Page
Wednesday Webinar Page (Including Links to Recordings)

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What is The GP Podcast?

Medical education podcast for General Practitioners, from the Irish College of GPs.
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