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1 ICGP Summer School Programme 2016 Thursday, 23 Saturday, 25 June 2016 Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow, Co Carlow Programme and Registration Form Also available online at

2 Thursday, 23 June TIME CODE TITLE WHAT S NEW IN BPH Dr Ivor Cullen, Consultant Urologist and Andrologist, Cork Fertility Clinic UPDATES IN INFERTILITY Dr Una Conway, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist in University College Hospital Galway GMS WHAT ARE YOU ENTITLED TO CLAIM? AND INCOME PROTECTION: DO YOU HAVE IT? Mr John O Connor, Omega Finance PROSTATE HEALTH Mr David Galvin, Consultant Urologist & Chair, NCCP Prostate Cancer Leads Group Interactive presentation with case presentations Concept of prostate health in men Decision analysis to refer Modern diagnosis of case studies IPCRN and its relevance to 10 care BENIGN VULVUL LESIONS ROLE OF SURGERY, THERAPEUTIC & COSMETIC Dr Cliona Murphy, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Coombe Women s and Infants Hospital Powerpoint presentation TEA / COFFEE BREAK PHARMACOLOGY ABSOLUTE RISK, RELATIVE RISK, NUMBERS NEEDED TO TREAT AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BASIC TERMINOLOGY Dr Aisling Lavelle, TBC RECOGNISING VIN AND MALIGNANT TUMOURS OF VULVA Dr John Coulter, TBC INFECTION CONTROL AND PREVENTION IN GENERAL PRACTICE Ms Diane Baylis, Clinical Risk and Education Manager, MPS Interactive workshop: Explore important issues in relation to infection prevention and control Discuss effective infection prevention and control measures required to minimise the risk of infection in the practice setting, thus contributing to the quality of care Appreciate the current HIQA standards and guidelines Be able to review infection control within your practice SAFER CONSULTING IN THE OUT OF HOURS CO OPERATIVE SETTING Dr Brendan O Shea, General Practitioner This is a reflective session on improving safety in the out of hours setting and is informed by data from significant incident reviews, complaints management and the research literature. Those attending are invited/encouraged to bring any problem cases they may have experienced. Critically appraised their own approach to working in the out of hours setting Identified and reduced levels of risk in their approach to out of hours care. Exchanged personal experiences and system responses in their own co-operatives Reflected on responsibilities to patients and learners on the service PERANIAL PURITIS AND VULVUL DERMATITIS Dr John Burke, Consultant Dermatologist, Victoria University Hospital, Cork Interactive case based discussion PALLIATIVE CARE MASTERCLASS Dr Paul Gregan, ½ time GP and ½ Time Consultant in Palliative Care, Black Rock Hospice Interactive round table discussions Caring for the dying in the community (own home/nursing home) The palliation of breathlessness Cancer pain management LUNCH MANAGING MSK PAIN IN GENERAL PRACTICE Dr Michael Griffin, General Practitioner and Tutor on Diploma in Musculoskeletal Examination and Injury Management Interactive show and practical demonstrations Demonstration of key diagnostic tests in MSK conditions Allow GPs examining each joint in 3 minutes Demonstrate highlights of popular MSK Diploma ICGP/FESM

3 STRETCH BREAK CHANGES TO THE PRIMARY CHILDHOOD IMMUNISATION SCHEDULE 2016 Dr Anna Clarke, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, National Immunisation office Dr Abbey Collins, Specialist Registrar in public health medicine, National Immunisation Office Presentation and Q&A session Improved knowledge of epidemiology of meningoccocal B (MenB) and rotavirus disease Improved knowledge of scheduling, efficacy and safety of MenB and rotavirus vaccines Improved knowledge of the management of common queries relating to MenB and rotavirus vaccines Improved knowledge of all aspects of the new primary childhood immunisation schedule TALKING TO PEOPLE WHO ARE OVERWEIGHT Dr Brendan O Shea, General Practitioner With reference to the current practice based research from Ireland, international research literature, and clinical practice, this session will reflect closely on how to raise the issue of overweight in the consultation with individuals who are at risk from overweight related disease, and on how to work with them in the long run. At the end of the session, we will Feel more positive/optimistic/enthusiastic in raising the issue pro-actively Be more confident and clear in recommending steps to patients Be more efficient and systematic in our management of overweight in practice Be well placed to develop better consultation skills and organised care in practice THE FACTS ABOUT FOLIC Mr Andrew Castles, Safefood HEALTHMAIL, A LIVE ONLINE DEMONSTRATION ON HOW TO USE SECURE CLINICAL IN YOUR PRACTICE Dr Brian O Mahony, GPIT Group Live online interactive demonstration of the Healthmail service Accessing Healthmail Use of attachments Using delivery receipts and read receipts Setting up signatures and out of office messages WOMEN S HEALTH LARC COURSES Thursday, 23 June LARC UPDATE ( ) Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC) continue to increase in popularity as a contraceptive choice for women. General practitioners are the primary health care providers of this form of contraception in the Irish setting. In response to feedback from general practitioners providing this service, the ICGP Women s Health Programme intends to facilitate a series of updated LARC workshops around the country over the forthcoming year. LARC TUTOR ( ) GP trainers and GPs working in training practices and family planning clinics can become a recognised ICGP LARC tutor by attending an ICGP LARC tutor course. To attend the LARC tutor course you must: Be a registered medical practitioner Be working in a training practice Hold the Advanced Certificate in LARC Course content: How to manage lost threads Difficult insertions Medico-legal issues How to manage bleeding problems Use of copper intrauterine devices Management of bleeding problems with Implanon Difficult removals of Implanon as well as the use of Depo- Provera coupled with new developments in this area Course content: How to manage lost threads Difficult insertions Medico-legal issues How to manage bleeding problems Use of copper intrauterine devices Management of bleeding problems with Implanon Difficult removals of Implanon as well as the use of Depo- Provera coupled with new developments in this area Challenges of providing training in practical technique To register, contact jana.pickard@icgp.ie

4 MENTAL HEALTH STUDY DAY MANAGING MENTAL HEALTH Thursday, 23 June TIME TITLE SUBSTANCE MISUSE ADDICTION UPDATES SOCIAL PRESCRIBING Peter Walker TEA / COFFEE BREAK HOT TOPICS IN ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Professor Fiona McNicholas DSH Depression Eating Disorders Psychosis LUNCH HOT TOPICS IN PSYCHIATRY IN THE ELDERLY Margo Wrigley STRETCH BREAK DEMENTIA Dr Tony Foley Timely diagnosis Post diagnosis care Medical management PCT support Friday, 24 June TIME CODE TITLE GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR GP PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Ms Jennifer Hughes, Director of Marketing, Clanwilliam Group Interactive lecture escript electronic prescription notification service Patient communications Time-saving techniques Efficient reporting THE GP EMPLOYER ROLE IN PRACTICE STAFF INDUCTION AND CPD HIQA PREPARATION Dr Andree Rochfort, Dr Rita Lawlor and Ms Patricia McQuillan, Professional Development Coordinators for Practice Nurses; and Dr Andrée Rochfort, ICGP Director of Quality Improvement Following a brief presentation on HIQA National Standards and practice safety there will be an exploration of the topic using practical examples. A group discussion will focus on what resources practices need to help them prepare for assessments in terms of Professional requirements Record keeping of induction and training Shared learning ELECTRONIC DISCHARGE FROM MEDICAL ONCOLOGY WHAT INFORMATION DO GPS NEED? Dr Regina Codd, GP with community Oncology, national Cancer Control Programme HSE The NCCP is developing a National Medical Oncology Clinical Information System. The capacity to deliver timely electronic information to GPs via Healthlink will be possible. The NCCP wants to hear from GPs what information they need included in this correspondence. Review research to date Learn what the current GP experience is. Invite GPs to provide their own examples from practice Identify key information GPs need HOT TOPICS IN BIOSIMILAR MEDICINES Ms Joan O Callaghan, Research Scientist for Regulatory Science Ireland An Interactive presentation with multiple choice questions and scenarios will be used to illustrate the key facts about biosimilar medicines that are relevant to general practice, including: Regulation of biosimilar medicines Indication extrapolation Prescribing and interchangeability How biosimilars impact healthcare and patient access AGING, INFLAMMATION AND MACULAR DEGENERATION Mr David Kent, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Aut Even Private Hospital, Kilkenny

5 PRACTICAL UPDATE ON CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE IN GENERAL PRACTICE Dr Joe Gallagher, GP Gorey, Co Wexford Using case examples and recent research we will discuss recent evidence and new advances in cardiovascular medicine relevant to general practice. Ischemic heart disease Heart failure Valvular disease Hypertension Hyperlipidaemia TEA / COFFEE BREAK STI MASTERCLASS The aim of the masterclass is to provide an update for GPs who test for and treat STIs in the community. The masterclass will be run by Dr Niamh Lynn, a graduate of the Western Training Programme in General Practice, currently working as a registrar in GUIDE clinic in St. James Hospital, Dublin. To attend the STI Masterclass, a participant must have successfully completed the ICGP elearning Module on STIs. This module is free of charge and can be accessed here womenshealth.ie. Course content: Taking sexual history Taking an STI screen / how to do a swab, etc. / demos STIs by infection Hx, Dx, management, etc. HIV testing, PEP, PrEP IMPROVING PATIENT SAFETY AND PRACTICE SAFETY BY INVOLVING PATIENTS AND CARERS Dr Andree Rochfort, Director of Quality Improvement, Executive Board Member of the Wonca Europe EQUIP Network for Safety and Quality in General Practice Research shows that when patients are involved in their health care, it can lead to measurable improvements in safety.this will be an interactive session beginning with clinical examples to prompt a discussion on: Exploring ways we can engage patients and carers in promoting patient safety Promoting safe care in the practice for GPs, practice nurses and receptionists through involving patients Sharing practical examples of the above, e.g. medication management, clear communication and follow up during acute and chronic illness and others INJURIES BOARD WORKING WITH THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY Mr Eoghan Coyne, Injuries Board Powerpoint presentation with Q&A COMING SOON TO YOUR DESKTOP A GUIDE TO UPCOMING CHANGES IN E-HEALTH LIKELY TO AFFECT ALL GPS Dr Conor O Shea, National GPIT Co-Ordinator Introduction to and interactive discussion on IT projects in the pipeline, including: Asthma and diabetes cycle of care Individual health identifier National laboratory system Electronic communication with hospitals ehealth Ireland WRITING FOR FORUM A CORNUCOPIA OF STYLES FOR A POPULAR MEMBERSHIP Ms Geraldine Meagan, Publisher, Forum, Journal of the ICGP Interactive discussion on planning what to write and how to write it. Learn about: The breadth of articles Forum requires as a membership journal, what you can contribute and how to submit. Opportunity to propose ideas. The basis of a good clear writing style in plain English for every format: opinion to research, humour to clinical. How to ensure that your articles are original and up to date Avoiding the many commonly seen pitfalls that lead to a poorly executed lead or poorly written article. WHAT S NEW FOR MY STROKE PATIENT Dr Rory McGovern, Consultant Geriatrician and Stroke Specialist, Kilkenny Lecture and interactive session IS THE PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE EXERCISE THE STRONGEST TOOL IN THE GP S BAG? Ms Dara Totterdell, Chartered Physiotherapist LUNCH

6 COMMON ENT PROBLEMS MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OPTIONS Mr Peter Walsh, Consultant in Otolaryngology and ENT Surgeon, Bons Secours Hospital, Dublin Interactive and case based session A GP PERSPECTIVE ON OPHTHALMOLOGY Dr Darragh O Doherty, Consultant Ophthalmologist An interactive session which will cover The commonest conditions that we see in general practice with an emphasis on how to treat them, also what are the red flag symptoms to look out for and how to know when and what should be referred CORE REHABILITATION: WHAT IT S ALL ABOUT Mr John Stacey, Physical Therapist MIAPT A brief presentation on Core Rehabilitation and how it relates to the GP, followed by a practical workshop assessing lumbo-pelvic deficiencies and allowing you to experience the different stages of a typical core rehabilitation programme By the end of the session you should be able to; Briefly describe what is meant by the core Identify who is most likely to benefit from a core stability programme Outline the efficacy of core stability exercises in patients suffering non-specific low back pain reform a brief assessment of lumbo-pelvic function Outline the different stages of a core rehabilitation HEARTWATCH THE NEXT GENERATION (Closed Session. only available to Heartwatch Members) To include: Cardiovascular update Dr Joe Gallagher Cardiovascular guidelines Dr John Cox INDC overview and update to system changes Dr Claire Collins and Ms Caitriona Finn INDC technical issues & FAQs Ms Caitriona Finn and Ms Sally-Anne O Neil STRETCH BREAK A PRACTICAL APPROACH TOWARDS MANAGING THE DIZZZY PATIENT Mr Deepak Kumar, Audiological Scientist Audiolocial Scientist Interactive presentation including: What are vertico and dizziness? Rational management of a dizzy patient Identifying which patients require specialist referral THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL IMPACT OF AN ADVERSE EVENT IN YOUR PRACTICE Dr Deirdre Kinlen, Dr Monica McWeeney, Dr Andrée Rochfort Health systems that deliver healthcare to patients can never be totally free from human factor or system factor adverse events. Aggressive patients, clinical errors, misunderstandings and administration oversights are some examples. In this interactive workshop, learn from peers in practice about: Learning and sharing about the professional and personal impact of adverse events The Second Victim / Double Distress Syndrome Coping with the aftermath of an adverse event in the practice. Saturday, 25 June TIME CODE TITLE CONCUSSION DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT IN GENERAL PRACTICE Dr Adrian McGoldrick, Senior Medical Officer, Irish Turf Club Powerpoint Presentation MANAGING SLEEP DISRODERS IN GENERAL PRACTICE Dr Catherine Crowe, Director of the Sleep Clinic, Mater Private Hospital PARENTAL GRIEF WHAT DO BEREAVED MOTHERS & FATHERS NEED? Ms Sharon Vard, CEO, Anam Cara After a short Powerpoint presentation, this will be an interactive session for participants, using case studies, followed by Q&A. There will be a resource for each participant to take away that will help them in their own practice when consulting with a bereaved mum or dad. Parent grief how does it differ from other types of grief and losses? Recognising normal grief from complicated grief in my patient What are appropriate interventions for GPs in 2016?

7 WHAT S NEW AND WHAT S USEFUL IN PRIMARY CARE DERMATOLOGY Dr John Loughnane, General Practitioner Case based discussion Clinical cases will be presented to illustrate advances in dermatology that are relevant and useful in everyday general practice Areas covered will include psoriasis, food allergy in eczema, fungal nails, roscacea, acne and the internet THE LOW-FODMAP DIET: DIETICIAN-LED EVIDENCE BASED APPROACH TO SYMPTOM RELIEF IN PATIENTS WITH IBS, IBD AND FUNCTIONAL GUT DISORDERS Niamh O Connor RD MINDI, BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition, Dip (Hons) Dietetics, PgCert FODMAP diet, PgCert Management, Consultant Registered Dietitian and Executive Nutritionist Interactive, lecture-style, practical tips, finishing with Q&A Understanding the role of FODMAP carbohydrates in gut disorders Assessing the patient: precautions and considerations Role of probiotics in IBS and functional gut disorders Indications for using this diet, dietetic protocol, resources and sample meal plan COMPLAINTS TO THE MEDICAL COUNCIL - WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE DREADED COMPLAINT ARRIVES - WHAT HAPPENS AT COUNCIL LEVEL AND AT DOCTOR LEVEL Dr Rita Doyle MICGP, ICGP Representative on Medical Council, Member of PPC Ms Niamh Muldoon, Solicitor and Legal Advisor to the Medical Council, Head of complaints, investigations and inquiries Informative and discursive Who complaints are received from Why? Commonly witnessed complaints What happens? How to avoid complaints INCIDENTAL FINDINGS ON BODY IMAGING Dr Carmel Cronin, Consultant Radiologist, Mater Private Power point presentations Case based Analysis DIABETES AND THE SKIN SKIN SIGNS, INFECTIONS AND THE DIABETIC FOOT Dr Johnny Loughnane, General Practitioner Powerpoint presentation with audience interaction What skin signs or conditions should make you think the patient may have diabetes? Skin infections that pose a problem for our diabetic patients, including candida, recurrent boils, tinea pedis, cellulitis, etc. Diabetic foot ulcers are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Areas explored, using clinical cases include risk factor recognition, diagnosis, wound care, when to refer and management of infection TEA / COFFEE BREAK BE A CRYSTAL CLEAR GENERAL PRACTICE THROUGH DELIVERING A HEALTH LITERACY FRIENDLY SERVICE Ms Helen Ryan, Policy Officer NALA In 2015, Ireland s first health literacy quality mark for pharmacies and general practices was launched (Crystal Clear Programme: This workshop will look at how general practices are delivering a health literacy friendly service by helping patients understand their health issues better. Learning outcomes: Becoming a health literacy friendly service Communicating your health message more effectively with your patients How to become a crystal clear general practice EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS FOR NEGS PREPARING FOR GMS ENTRY/INTERVIEWS Dr Laura Noonan, Director of ICGP Network of Establishing GPs COMMON HAEMATOLOGICAL ISSUES IN PRIMARY CARE Ms Anne Fortune, Consultant Haematologist, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Interactive case based sessions Delegates are encouraged to send in questions or areas they want covered prior to the workshop. queries to louise.dent@icgp.ie PAEDIATRIC ALGORITHMS Professor Alf Nicholson, Professor of Paediatrics RCSI and Consultant Paediatrician Temple Street Interactive session

8 16-47 SETTING UP A NEW PRACTICE: TAKING OVER A PRACTICE A BEGINNER S GUIDE Dr Laura Noonan INTERPRETING BIOCHEMICAL TEST RESULTS Dr Maria Fitzgibbon, Consultant Clinical biochemist, Mater University and Mater Private Hospital Interactive case based session to include: Interpreting thyroid function results Biochemical investigation of the hypertensive patient Calcium metabolism LUNCH ELECTRONIC GENERAL REFERRALS FASTER, MORE RELIABLE, TRACEABLE AND SAVE YOU MONEY Dr Frank Hill, ICGP GPIT coordinator HSE South Powerpoint presentation and interactive discussion on issues with implementation Register with Healthlink Send a referral Track your referrals Discussion of problems people have encountered feedback for GPIT and Healthlink and hospital colleagues AN UPDATE ON ANTICOAGULATION IN GENERAL PRACTICE OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NOACS? Dr Phillipa Kildea Shine, GP & Physician in Pre Op assessment, Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway This presentation on anticoagulation in GP will aspire to update GPs on the use of OAC with regard to the pros and cons of warfarin versus NOACS and issues surrounding the prescribing and monitoring of OAC and NOACS. Case studies will be utilised during the presentation to highlight difficult scenarios and dilemmas GPs face with regard to managing OAC themed consultations and to reiterate the points made throughout the presentation with regard to practical, practice based implementation. The case studies are expected to encourage interaction within the group and with the presenter. The presentation hopes to cover: Pros and cons of warfarin versus NOACs Updated information on the NOAC drugs Prescribing and monitoring OAC and NOACS Update on managing atrial fibrillation in GP as per new NICE guidelines Managing difficult scenarios with regard to OAC themed consultations PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS TO YOUR CHALLENGES & COMMUNICATIONS IN YOUR PRACTICE Mr Barry Obrien & Ms Rachel O Loghlen Part 1 Solutions is participant lead which will address specific practice management queries. Queries can cover all aspects of strategic and operational practice management issues. Queries to be submitted no later than 10 June. As many queries as possible will be addressed. Part 2 Will focus on communications in the practice and specifically the importance of communication between GP, nursing and admin teams, that challenges presented to effective communication in a GP setting and advice on how to increase communication and develop a more team orientated work place for all. louise.dent@icgp.ie with queries STRETCH BREAK RETIREMENT ARE YOU PREPARED? IS YOUR PRACTICE PREPARED? Dr Brendan Lee, General Practitioner Interactive / case analysis Case Histories Succession / goodwill Closing down practice Sudden illness Finance SUMMER SCHOOL A YEAR IN REVIEW Mr Nicholas Fenlon, Director of Medical Education, ICGP Interactive session: Review Evaluate Future planning of ICGP educational events

9 GPTC16-01 GPs TAKE CARE SEMINAR Saturday, 25 June TIME INTRODUCTIONS, HOPE, EXPECTATIONS AND GOALS IN DEPTH EXPLORATION OF THE PARTICULAR STRESSORS GPS EXPERIENCE ON A REGULAR BASIS MINDFULNESS EXERCISE TEA AND COFFEE BREAK APPLICATION OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL PRINCIPLES AS A CONCRETE WAY OF BUILDING COPING RESOURCES LUNCH AND WALK RESPONDING TO GPS STRESSORS MINDFULLY, PRACTICALLY AND EFFECTIVELY HOW THE ICGP SUPPORTS GPS, EVALUATION AND NEXT STEPS PRIMARY CARE SURGERY (FORMERLY MINOR SURGERY) Saturday, 25 June, This is a blended learning course. Part I will be done via elearning modules. Part II will be a one day practical training workshop using skin models. By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Set up a minor surgery service, obtain suitable equipment and develop a safe professional approach to minor surgical procedures Carry out common basic procedures with competence Select appropriate patients and expand their experience, alone or with the supervision of a local colleague Distinguish appropriate from inappropriate lesions for GPbased procedures Deal with emergencies, manage unexpected malignancies and ensure adequate follow-up Course content: Equipment, sterility, emergencies Local anaesthetics Skin excision theory and practical Suture technique, instrument and hand tie theory and practical Ingrown toenail Implanon device theory and practical Lipoma theory Cryosurgery Dermatology slide show Sebaceous cyst theory Electro surgery Records, log-book To register:

10 BOOKING FORM NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER ICGP ID NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE) DIETARY REQUIREMENTS Please enter session code(s) below Time Thursday Friday Saturday REGISTRATION FEE Non Member Member Trainee/Retired GP 1 Day Days Days Summer School BBQ: Friday, 24 June 40 per ticket Accommodation to be booked directly with the hotel Accredited for 1 CPD credit per hour long session Contact louise.dent@icgp.ie for further details To register login to

11 The Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) is the professional body for general practice in Ireland. The College was founded in 1984 and is based in Lincoln Place, Dublin 2. The College s primary aim is to serve the patient and the general practitioner by encouraging and maintaining the highest standards of general medical practice. It is the representative organisation on education, training and standards in general practice. The Irish College of General Practitioners, 4/5 Lincoln Place, Dublin 2 Tel: , Fax: , info@icgp.ie, Web: