THURSDAY 31^st March 2pm – 5pm 3 CPD Points

Business of Practice – Session for GP Trainees and Newly Established GPs

 

THURSDAY 31^st March 5.30pm – 7pm 1.5 CPD Points

Advocacy and Whistle-blowing

This session will look at the recent whistle-blowing legislation, the differences between whistle blowing and advocacy and what rights doctors have when speaking out.

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Guest Speaker

John O’Connor, Managing Partner, O’Connor Solicitors

FRIDAY 1^st APRIL 8:30am – 10.30am 2 CPD Points

Mobile Health, Telemedicine and Patient Confidentiality 

This session will look at now the growth of new technology is changing healthcare but at the same time raises issues of data protection and patient safety. The workshop will examine the issues and discuss how doctors can safeguard patients in the use of new technology.

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Guest Speakers

Dr Jane Walsh, Director, M-Health Research Group, School of Psychology, NUI Galway

Dr Ray Walley, IMO President and GP

Mr Jim Gregg, Professional Development Consultant, Irish Computer Society

SATURDAY 2^nd APRIL 8am – 10am 2 CPD Points

Managing Stress and Bullying in the Workplace

Bullying and undermining behaviour at work can cause significant stress to individuals. This session looks at the roots of stress and bullying in the workplace and what methods individuals can employ to cope with it

Guest Speakers

Dr Abbie Lane, Consultant Psychiatrist 

Mr Eric Young, IMO Assistant Director of Industrial Relations